In recognition of the hundreds of Americans who die each year from allergic reactions to food, Gov. Bob Wise declared the week of May 6-12 Food Allergy Awareness Week in West Virginia. State officials urge all residents to recognize the potentially lethal effects of consuming foods that don't agree with their systems. About 5 percent of children in the United States have food allergies, making them the largest afflicted group. Shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, nuts, peanuts, soy and wheat cause 90 percent of food allergy reactions, according to the Food Allergy Network. Eating in restaurants and school cafeterias constitute the highest risk for people with food allergies.
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