Allergy-Safe Family Food by Suzanna Paxton

Important information:

For those with a food allergy, even the tiniest trace of the allergy food (food allergen) could trigger an allergic reaction. If an unsafe food brushes against a safe food, the so-called safe food has been contaminated. The riskiest place in your house for cross-contamination of food is the kitchen.

That is why safe food preparation techniques are a must.

The first principle for preventing cross-contamination is to identify the food allergen and either ensure it does not come into your home or else store it separately so it does not touch other food.

Second, the person preparing food for the individual with the allergy must always wash their hands prior to preparing food and always use clean utensils and preparation boards.

For example, eggs are a great source of protein, but our son Samuel is anaphylactic to egg, so we have to make sure no eggs or egg products touch him. Say there was a plate of biscuits put in front of us, half containing eggs and the other half egg-free, we would never let Samuel eat anything from that plate. Even a crumb could set off a serious reaction. Instead we would keep the two types of biscuit completely separate from the start and place them on individual plates. Then we would explain to Sam which biscuits were safe for him.

Fortunately, not all food allergies are this severe. It is important to understand the extent of your child’s allergy so that you can avoid being unnecessarily restrictive, which can give rise to nutritional deficiencies.

Proper dietary advice is essential. However, it is always best to avoid products if you are unsure.

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