Holidays that revolve around food can truly be challenges for families raising children with food allergies. Here are some

common allergens found in traditional family meals.

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FOOD ALLERGENSFOOD ALLERGENS

wheat, nuts,dairy, eggs

HOLIDAY COOKIESHOLIDAY COOKIES

soy, wheat, dairySELF-BASTING TURKEYSELF-BASTING TURKEY

dairy, wheat, nutsPIES

dairy, wheatGREEN BEAN CASSEROLEGREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

dairy, nutsSWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

fish, shellfish, eggsSAUCES & SALAD DRESSINGSSAUCES & SALAD DRESSINGS

SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

PIES

6 TIPS TO PREVENT FOOD ALLERGY ISSUES6 TIPS TO PREVENT FOOD ALLERGY ISSUESTell the host about foodallergies in advance

Offer to bring anallergen-safe dish

Offer to show recipes toguests with food allergies

Keep food packaging forguests to review

Avoid cross-contamination during food preparation and serving

Always have epinephrinewith you at meals

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