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These 9 foods cause the most allergic reactions

Did you know? A study from FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), found that these are the foods to be aware of when you’re keeping your guests safe.

Tara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

April 11, 2023

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According to FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), more than 170 foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions in the U.S. Nearly 11% of people 18 or older have food allergies, and nearly 8% of children have food allergies. Studies published in 2018 and 2019 tracked specific foods, and while there may be 170 foods that could be a problem, this list shows us the top 9 that caused symptoms of allergic reactions. Read on to see what those foods are, in order from most reported allergic reactions to less.

About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group

Tara Fitzpatrick is Food Management’s senior editor and a contributor to Restaurant Hospitality and Nation’s Restaurant News, creating editorial content for digital, print and events. Tara holds a bachelor of science degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kent State University. Before joining Food Management in 2008, Tara was associate editor at National Association of College Stores in Oberlin, Ohio. Prior to that, Tara worked as a newspaper reporter in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, where she lives now. Tara is a fan of food history, legends, lore, ghost stories, urban farming and old cookbooks. 

Tara Fitzpatrick’s areas of expertise include the onsite foodservice industry (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, healthcare and B&I), menu trends, sustainability in foodservice, senior dining, farm-to-table and innovation.

Tara Fitzpatrick is a frequent webinar and podcast host and has served on the board of directors for IFEC (International Food Editors Consortium).

Tara Fitzpatrick’s experience:

Senior Editor, Food Management (Feb 2008-present)

Associate Editor, National Association of College Stores (2005-2008)

Reporter, The Morning Journal (2002-2005)

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