As awareness and prevalence of food allergy appears to be increasing, education and management for everyone involved is important. Food allergy affects approximately 11 million Americans. The following food allergy resources may be helpful in providing information on food allergic reactions, including the Big 8 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, soy, wheat, and shellfish), other allergens, common food allergy symptoms, food allergy management, and the difference between food allergy and food intolerance. Also included are links to materials on food ingredients and colors, which are sometimes perceived as being associated with food allergy or food sensitivity.
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If you are a journalist and would like to speak to a specific expert—such as a board-certified allergist or registered dietitian on food allergy or any other food safety or nutrition topic, please don’t hesitate to contact either Jeff Strei, Director, Media Relations or Jania Matthews, Manager, Media Relations at 202/296-6540 or media@ific.org.
