3 Resources About Food Allergies

3 Resources About Food Allergies

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May Is Food Allergy Awareness Month Food allergies are a growing food safety issue. One in thirteen children have food allergies, and one in twenty-five adults have food allergies. Going Out to Eat with Food Allergies Dining out can be difficult for people with food allergies because they must rely on restaurant staff to properly prepare their allergen-free meals. Find out how restaurants can be ready for customers with food allergies. Read Blog Read Our Studies on Food Allergies and Restaurants Understanding how restaurants address food allergies can help to reduce the risk of food allergic reactions in restaurants. How Restaurants Address Food Allergies Food Allergies: Knowledge and Attitudes of Restaurant Managers and Staff Learn More Download Posters for Restaurant Staff and Managers What You Need To Know about food allergies How To Recognize and Respond to food allergy reactions The Rhode Island Department of Health, a partner in our Environmental Health Specialist Network, designed these two posters for restaurant staff and managers. Get Posters