Why most schools in Canada seems to have a no-nuts policy (nuts are very healthy), but peanuts are actually legumes?
Why not have a no-peanuts policy and let my children enjoy walnuts?
Australia starts world-first peanut allergy treatment for babies
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Re: Australia starts world-first peanut allergy treatment for babies
#12Why most schools in Canada seems to have a no-nuts policy (nuts are very healthy), but peanuts are actually legumes? Why not have a no-peanuts policy and let my children enjoy walnuts?
Tree nuts are another common allergen, along with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy[1]
Presumably peanuts and tree nuts are more commonly singled out due to the severity of the potential reaction, as well as the likelihood of accidental exposure (ground or powdered nuts tend to spread easily and unintentionally compared to the other allergens)
1: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm
Re: Australia starts world-first peanut allergy treatment for babies
#13Why most schools in Canada seems to have a no-nuts policy (nuts are very healthy), but peanuts are actually legumes? Why not have a no-peanuts policy and let my children enjoy walnuts?
Tree nuts are another common allergen, along with milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, and soy[1] Presumably peanuts and tree nuts are more commonly singled out due to the severity of the potential reaction, as well as the likelihood of accidental exposure (ground or powdered nuts tend to spread easily and unintentionally compared to the other allergens) 1: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/foodallergies/index.htm
The linked CDC article could be better on this: Tree nuts, peanuts (legumes), and seeds (sesame, etc.) can be actual allergens. I've never heard of a single case of milk or wheat allergy in an "allergic reaction" standpoint.