Food Allergy Anaphylaxis
Despite careful avoidance, food allergic individuals are still at risk of anaphylactic reactions Fifty one individuals, of varying ages, experienced food induced anaphylaxis in the following places:
13 at home
9 in restaurants
8 school/day care
7 relative or friends house
6 leisure activities
3 work
2 church
2 hospital
1 food store
The authors note that food induced-anaphylaxis in those aware of their allergy happens most often at sites considered as safe and that better strategies to avoid accidental reactions include clear labelling of forbidden foods and increased information at all levels.
It is worth noting that although 78% of the reactions occurred after eating the food, 16% were as a result of contact and 6% as a result of inhalation.
An internet-based survey on the circumstances of food-induced
reactions following the diagnosis of IgE-mediated food allergy.
Eigenmann PA, Zamora SA.
Allergy 2002;57(5):449-53.