Have you ever visited a restaurant, eagerly perusing the menu, only to find that most dishes contain something you're allergic to? If you have a food allergy, dining out can be a bit of a minefield. While you want to enjoy delicious food and good company, you must also be vigilant about avoiding allergens that could make you sick.

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Living with a food allergy is a nightmare, especially if you have many. The threat of suffering from a food allergic reaction can make buying a grab-and-go snack, grocery shopping and going on a casual lunch with friends tricky, if not frustrating and confusing. You will always need to stay vigilant, read all the food labels, and ask for the ingredients of every dish before you make a decision.

Imagine eating a delicious meal at your favorite café or restaurant, only to experience nausea, vomiting, cramping, stomach pain, and diarrhea a few hours later. While most of these symptoms might subside within a few days, food-related illnesses can lead to weakness, fever, tingling, dehydration, and even death. In fact, you will be surprised to know that approximately 48 million people suffer from food poisoning every year. This is about one in every six US citizens.

Did you know that 26 million adults and 5.6 million children in the United States have food allergies? Every year, hundreds of individuals suffer from food allergic reactions, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock due to ingesting ingredients that might harm their health. According to the FDA, the nine common food allergens include eggs, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soybeans, milk, and sesame seeds.