Reading Labels
A crash course in reading labels, along with news about changes in rules and regulations that affect people with food allergies.
Buy a Thanksgiving Turkey
On Thanksgiving, turkey may seem to be the least of your worries when trying to avoid food allergens. Depending on your food allergies, though, that can be a mistake. Find out what you need to know about buying a turkey for Thanksgiving if you have food allergies.
On Thanksgiving, turkey may seem to be the least of your worries when trying to avoid food allergens. Depending on your food allergies, though, that can be a mistake. Find out what you need to know about buying a turkey for Thanksgiving if you have food allergies.
Top 6 Food Allergy Symptoms
While allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms, certain signs indicate that it’s especially likely that your allergen (or your child’s) is food and not another environmental factor. Here are six symptoms that may lead you and your physician to suspect a food allergy.
While allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms, certain signs indicate that it’s especially likely that your allergen (or your child’s) is food and not another environmental factor. Here are six symptoms that may lead you and your physician to suspect a food allergy.
Top 7 Sources of Hidden Allergens
It's easy to remember to look for allergens in your food. However, non-food items also can trigger allergic reactions if made with allergenic ingredients. While the biggest offenders are obviously items that are ingested, don't overlook substances on your hands, as most people touch their faces far more often than they realize. Remember: always read labels before using or ingesting a product.
It's easy to remember to look for allergens in your food. However, non-food items also can trigger allergic reactions if made with allergenic ingredients. While the biggest offenders are obviously items that are ingested, don't overlook substances on your hands, as most people touch their faces far more often than they realize. Remember: always read labels before using or ingesting a product.
Sources of Hidden Allergens
It's not just pollen and mold that can cause allergies -- allergens are often hidden in cosmetics, lotions, medications and even adhesives.
It's not just pollen and mold that can cause allergies -- allergens are often hidden in cosmetics, lotions, medications and even adhesives.
Allergy Recall Alerts --- Signing Up for FDA Allergy Recall Alerts
The FDA issues allergy recall alerts when products on the market contain undeclared allergens. Find out how to sign up for online notices so that you'll be the first to know when recall alerts are issued.
The FDA issues allergy recall alerts when products on the market contain undeclared allergens. Find out how to sign up for online notices so that you'll be the first to know when recall alerts are issued.
Read Labels for Allergens
Reading food labels can save your life if you have a food allergy. Learn how from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies.
Reading food labels can save your life if you have a food allergy. Learn how from your About.com Guide to Food Allergies.
Labeling Recommendations
A rundown of the components of a typical food label. The most valuable information for allergic patients is the list of foods that are not legally bound by current FDA labeling requirements.
A rundown of the components of a typical food label. The most valuable information for allergic patients is the list of foods that are not legally bound by current FDA labeling requirements.
Food Labeling FAQ
Frequently asked questions about food labels, with a particular focus on manufacturers' responsibilities to the consumer.
Frequently asked questions about food labels, with a particular focus on manufacturers' responsibilities to the consumer.
FALCPA Frequently Asked Questions
Consumer-friendly question and answer document about current food-labeling laws in the U.S.
Consumer-friendly question and answer document about current food-labeling laws in the U.S.
How to Read a Food Allergy Warning Label
NPR article about controversies in labeling laws and helpful tips for allergy patients.
NPR article about controversies in labeling laws and helpful tips for allergy patients.