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New Food Allergy Buddy Card - FREE!
September 7, 2004
Source: SupermarketGuru.com
Eight food groups account for 90 percent of allergic reactions. They include peanuts, tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.), fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and wheat. As many as 3 million Americans suffer from a peanut allergy alone, which is the leading cause of severe allergic reactions; followed by allergies to shellfish, fish, tree nuts, and eggs. Currently, there are no cures for food allergies, and the only successful method to manage these allergies is to avoid foods that contain the causative proteins. American physicians are reporting an increase in the number of food-allergic patients. Some blame the environment; some blame U.S. farming practices; and some even fault the rise of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, more than 11 million consumers suffer from food allergies and those allergies are the leading cause of anaphylaxis outside the hospital setting, accounting for an estimated 30,000 emergency room visits and 2,000 hospitalizations annually. In addition, it's estimated that as many as 200 people die each year from food allergy-related reactions.
One of the most awkward and embarrassing aspects of having food allergies is going to a restaurant and communicating which ingredients are problematic. We've all seen it...a waiter rolling their eyes and disgruntled that they have to do a bit more work and fight with the kitchen. Then your food comes out - and it's wrong! Then you have to wait ...and watch everyone else eat while your "special" food is being prepared.
Effective and painless communication is on the way with your FOOD ALLERGY BUDDY card. Supermarket Guru has developed a simple tool for you to communicate effectively with your server that takes the pain out of eating out.
It's FREE, it's SIMPLE to use, and you print it out yourself. Just log on to www.foodallergybuddy.com and in a matter of seconds you can check off any foods you would like to avoid in the preparation of your meal. Then print out as many cards as you like and hand them to your waiter when you place your order. There's no cost for the service or the cards, which are available in adult and children's designs.
When you present your FAB card at a restaurant, it underscores the significance for the wait staff and kitchen to avoid those specific ingredients - it is all about clear communication without the embarrassment, and in some situations it can mean the difference between life and death.
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