Are you allergic to dairy products? If so, avoid any food with milk or dairy in the ingredients list, or that indicates it has been manufactured in the presence of dairy-containing ingredients.
Avoid any food containing any of the following:
- Milk, milkfat, and other forms of the word "milk"
- Cheese (all kinds)
- Cream
- Whey
- Casein
- Butter, butterfat, buttermilk, and other forms of the word "butter"
- Yogurt
- Kefir
- Sour Cream
- Half & Half
- Caramel
- Custard
- Ghee
- Chocolate (unless specifically noted as dairy-free)
- Casein, caseinates, and other forms of the word "casein"
- Curds
Be aware of the possible presence of milk in:
- Lunch meats, sausages, and other deli meats
- Margarine
- Non-dairy products
- Candies
- Soups and dry mixes
- Bread and baked goods
- Flavorings (natural and artificial)
Source:
University of Michigan Children's Hospital. "Pediatric Advisor 2004.2: Cow's Milk Allergy Diet."
