Monday, April 23, 2007
Have a Food Allergy? Think Twice Before Dining Out
A recent study in the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology suggests that relatively few restaurants train their workers on food allergies, and some of the misconceptions could be deadly for someone with a high sensitivity:
For example, restaurant personnel reported that consuming a small amount of allergen is safe (24 percent); fryer heat destroys allergens (35 percent); and,Supposedly 15 to 32 percent of fatal food reactions start with restaurant food. Makes you want to take up recreational cooking.
removal of an allergen from a finished meal was safe (25 percent).
Labels: food allergies, health, restaurant, study
