The 14 Leading Allergy Culprits

14 Key Allergens to Know

This page highlights the 14 most common allergens that can catch you by surprise. While this isn’t meant to be a science lesson, it’s a reminder that these allergens can pop up in places you might not expect. From everyday foods to hidden sources, you might be surprised by just where these culprits show up. Understanding them can help you stay one step ahead and avoid allergic reactions in unexpected places.

"Here are the 14 common allergens as defined by the EU, but it's worth noting that the U.S. uses a slightly different list of 8 major allergens.

Understanding both can help you stay informed, no matter where you are!"

"Celery - Cereals containing gluten -Crustaceans - Eggs - Fish - Lupin - Milk - Molluscs - Mustard - Nuts - Peanuts - Sesame seeds - Soybeans - Sulphur dioxide and sulphites "

CEREALS
LUPIN
FISH
CELERY
EGGS
PEANUTS
MOLUSCS
MILK
MUSTARD
SLUPHITES
CRUSTACEANS
SESAME
NUTS
SOY

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cereals

Here to test your understanding celiac disease, a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and related grains. Knowing where gluten may be hidden, how to avoid cross-contamination, and what to do if a customer with celiac disease experiences a reaction is crucial for providing safe and accommodating service. By mastering these practices, you ensure customer safety, build trust, and maintain high service standards.

lupin allergy

Participants will explore symptoms of lupin allergies, hidden sources of lupin in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into lupin-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

FISH allergy

Participants will explore symptoms of fish allergies, hidden sources of fish in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into fish-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

Celery allergy

Participants will explore symptoms of celery allergies, hidden sources of celery in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into celery-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

egg allergy

This questionnaire is designed to test your understanding egg allergies, a potentially severe condition triggered by consuming eggs or egg-based products. Eggs are common in a wide range of foods, including baked goods, sauces, and processed items. Knowing where eggs might be hidden, how to prevent cross-contact, and how to respond to allergic reactions ensures a safe dining experience for all customers. By mastering these practices, you demonstrate commitment to customer safety and inclusivity.

peanut allergy

This questionnaire is designed to test your understanding peanut allergies, one of the most common and potentially severe food allergies. Even trace amounts of peanuts can trigger severe reactions, including anaphylaxis. Peanuts are often found in sauces, desserts, and processed foods, sometimes hidden under less obvious names. Knowing where peanuts may be present, how to avoid cross-contact, and how to respond to allergic reactions ensures customer safety and fosters trust in your establishment.

mollusc allergy

 

Participants will explore symptoms of mollusc allergies, hidden sources of molluscs in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. This knowledge helps promote safe practices and a welcoming dining experience for all guests. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into mollusc-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

 

milk allergy

Designed to test your understanding dairy allergies, a potentially severe condition triggered by consuming milk or milk-based products. Dairy ingredients are commonly found in many foods and may not always be obvious. Knowing how to identify dairy, prevent cross-contact, and respond to allergic reactions ensures customer safety and builds trust.

Mustard allergy

Participants will explore symptoms of mustard allergies, hidden sources of mustard in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into mustard-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

sulphites allergy

Participants will explore symptoms of sulphite allergies, hidden sources of sulphites in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into sulphite-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

crustacean allergy

Participants here will explore symptoms of crustacean allergies, hidden sources of crustaceans in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into crustacean-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

sesame allergy
Participants will explore symptoms of sesame allergies, hidden sources of sesame in food, cross-contact prevention methods, and effective customer communication strategies. By completing this quiz, you will gain insights into sesame-free alternatives, proper labelling, and staff training essentials, ensuring compliance with allergen management protocols and fostering customer trust.

 

Tree NUT allergy

Designed to test your understanding nut allergies, a potentially life-threatening condition triggered by exposure to nuts or nut-based ingredients. Nuts can be found in a wide range of dishes and hidden in processed foods. Knowing where nuts may be present, how to prevent cross-contact, and what to do in case of an allergic reaction is essential to ensure customer safety and confidence. By mastering these practices, you will contribute to a safe and inclusive dining experience.

Soy allergy

This questionnaire is designed to test your understanding soy allergies, a common condition that can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals. Soy is widely used in many dishes and processed foods, often hidden in unexpected ingredients like sauces, bread, and snacks. Knowing where soy might be present, how to prevent cross-contact, and how to respond to allergic reactions ensures customer safety and inclusivity.

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