Allergies and Food Sensitivities

Peanuts

Find information and resources on specific allergies and sensitivities below or scroll down for general food allergy resources and information:



Food Allergy - An Overview (PDF | 1.8 MB)

DHHS. NIH. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Detailed information about food allergies and intolerances. Discusses diagnosis, how allergens work, and treatment.


Food Allergies: What You Need to Know

DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Learn about the most common food allergens, symptoms, and what to do, as well as how FDA has improved food labeling for allergens. Also in PDF|1.0 MB.


Find an Allergist/Immunologist

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).


MedlinePlus: Food Allergy

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.


Understanding Food Allergy (PDF | 67 KB)

International Food Information Council Foundation.


Food Allergies and Intolerances Resource List for Consumers (PDF | 252 KB)

USDA. NAL. Food and Nutrition Information Center.


Food Allergy News for Kids

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.

A food allergy website just for kids with activities, news, support and more.


Tips to Remember: Food Allergy

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

A tip page on food allergy information.


Special Diets for Food Allergies

The Cleveland Clinic Health Information Center.


Labelling Information about Food Allergens

DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.


Flying With Food Allergies

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).


Allergy Free Recipes

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).


Facts on Food Hypersensitivity to Corn

Calgary Allergy Network.


Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).

Organization dedicated to improving public awareness for food allergies through education and research.


American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAI)

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)
Professional medical specialty organization representing allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic disease.


Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
Not-for-profit organization for people with asthma and allergies, providing information, community based services and support through a national network of chapters and support groups.