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What about allergies?


My child has a peanut allergy. Can you give me some information about reducing the risk of contamination with peanuts?
Provides examples of how a food becomes contaminated with peanuts. Offers advice to parents on how to avoid peanut contamination in home meal preparation, in packaged food, and away from home. Includes links to related resources.
Food allergy and food intolerances - what's the difference?
Lists the most common symptoms of a food allergy. Explains the causes of most food intolerances. Provides tips for managing food allergies and intolerances.
Labelling Of Foods Causing Allergies and Sensitivities: What foods are most commonly associated with allergies?
Lists the food ingredients most commonly associated with allergies. Describes how the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is working with the food industry to ensure that these ingredients are mentioned on food labels. Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Peanut butter-less lunch and snack ideas
Presents ideas for school lunches and snacks that are high in protein and nutritious. Recommends that lunches include at least one food from each of the four food groups of Canada's Food Guide. Source: City of Ottawa