Understanding Allergens Beyond Food! #foodallergymom #foodallergies #BPLM

After her daughter's food allergy diagnosis, Renia was advised to remove most of the top 9 allergens from her daughter's diet. But even after doing so, Renia's daughter continued to develop hives and rashes that also appeared during her food allergy reactions. With some digging, Renia realized she needed to eliminate more than food to keep her daughter safe.🥚🥜🥛

Food allergens are present in a variety of non-edible products we use every day. From soaps and creams to playdough, slime, and even disposable plates and cups, these seemingly harmless items can pose a threat to children with food allergies.🧼🧴🥤 Always read labels to ensure that the products are safe.

Special thanks to Genentech for funding support to make the Roots and Resilience Video Series possible.

‘Roots and Resilience: Nourishing with Food Allergies’ is a new video series under our Black People Like Me initiative that explores the impact of food allergies on daily life within the Black community.

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