Food Allergy Facts
A food allergy is an abnormal response of the immune system to a food protein.
Allergic reactions to food can be life-threatening.
Foods causing the majority of allergic reactions include milk, peanuts, eggs, shellfish fish, nuts, soy and wheat.
Even eating a trace amount of an allergenic food can cause a reaction.
For detailed information about anaphylaxis, visit the FAAN website.