Do You Know All Nine Major Food Allergens?
Most of us know at least one person that has some type of food allergy. If someone with an allergy is exposed to an allergen (the food that causes the allergic reaction) the outcome can be serious and sometimes fatal. It is important to be aware of the major food allergens to protect customers and loved ones.
- Milk
- Eggs
- Fish
- Crustacean Shellfish (such as crab, lobster, and shrimp)
- Tree nuts
- Peanuts
- Wheat
- Soybeans
- Sesame
More about the nine major food allergens from the Food & Drug Administration.