Most life-threatening allergic reactions to foods occur when eating away from the home. It is important to explain your situation and needs clearly to your host or food server. If necessary, ask to speak with the chef or manager. Be sure to look at the listings on labels to determine the presence of the eight major allergens. Since food and beverage manufacturers are continually making improvements, food-allergic persons should read the food label for every product purchased, each time it is purchased.
Many different foods can cause food allergic reactions.
However, most reactions to foods are not food allergies but some other type of food sensitivity. The eight most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish.