Happy Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 13-19. Want to learn more about food allergies? Visit HERE for a wealth of information on food allergies and ways you can get involved. "One of the core components of FAAN’s mission is to raise public awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis. Through media, education and awareness programs, advocacy efforts, and research, we help the public better understand the daily challenges of managing food allergies."
Some information about tree nut allergies:
"An estimated 1.8 million Americans have an allergy to tree nuts. Allergic reactions to tree nuts are among the leading causes of fatal and near-fatal reactions to foods. Tree nuts include, but are not limited to, walnut, almond, hazelnut, cashew, pistachio, and Brazil nuts. These are not to be confused or grouped together with peanut, which is a legume, or seeds, such as sunflower or sesame."
Some information about peanut allergies:
"Allergy to peanuts appears to be on the rise. One study showed that from 1997 to 2002, the incidence of peanut allergy doubled in children. Peanuts can trigger a severe reaction. The severity of a reaction depends on how sensitive an individual is and the quantity consumed."
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