10 Things to Know About Food Allergies in the Classroom

Parents of allergic children are left to negotiate a safe environment with those who may not be familiar with the reality of food allergies. With this in mind, I’ve prepared the following list with some key points that teachers and parents should know about food allergic children.

By Gina Clowes

Food allergies can be fatal

Food allergies can be fatal

Children with food allergies have had severe and even fatal reactions from trace amounts.  Children have died consuming foods served with utensils that were cross contaminated with traces of milk or peanut.

 

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By: Gina Clowes

By Gina Clowes— Last Modified: 01/02/2013, First Published: 02/14/2012