Holidays that revolve around food can truly be challenges for families raising children with food allergies. Here are some
common allergens found in traditional family meals.
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FOOD ALLERGENSFOOD ALLERGENS
wheat, nuts,dairy, eggs
HOLIDAY COOKIESHOLIDAY COOKIES
soy, wheat, dairySELF-BASTING TURKEYSELF-BASTING TURKEY
dairy, wheat, nutsPIES
dairy, wheatGREEN BEAN CASSEROLEGREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
dairy, nutsSWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
fish, shellfish, eggsSAUCES & SALAD DRESSINGSSAUCES & SALAD DRESSINGS
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
PIES
6 TIPS TO PREVENT FOOD ALLERGY ISSUES6 TIPS TO PREVENT FOOD ALLERGY ISSUESTell the host about foodallergies in advance
Offer to bring anallergen-safe dish
Offer to show recipes toguests with food allergies
Keep food packaging forguests to review
Avoid cross-contamination during food preparation and serving
Always have epinephrinewith you at meals
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