Food Allergies Treatment

Question by skbonnevie: For any of you parents that have a child with food allergies, do you remove all food allergens from the home?
Our 18 mo. old has recently been diagnosed as having a severe milk allergy, and she also has allergies to eggs and peanuts as well – perhaps not quite as severe as the milk allergy.

For other parents/families struggling with the same issue – do you try to “coexist” with food allergens in your house? Or do you completely remove them from the house? There are 3 of us with no food allergies at all, but is it just the safer/better option to competely get the allergens out of the house?

For those of you who keep the allergens in the house – are there any tricks for doing this safely?

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Answer by desmeran (emeritus)
we completely removed them from the house. we were concerned not only about the allergic kids accidentally getting into the food or a clueless babysitter or someone serving it to them, but also about getting crumbs/traces on our hands or on the table or counter and cross-contaminating other foods.

*if you do keep them in the house, i’d have a dedicated shelf of safe foods in the pantry and refrigerator for the child with the allergy, and i’d also get in the habit of washing counters and tables every single time before you eat, and having everyone wash hands immediately after eating (as well as before, especially for the child with the allergy). zorro, thumbs down not from me but i’m tempted. you don’t learn to live with anaphylaxis … you can merely stay as far away as possible from the things that trigger it. one crumb can do it, and siblings make a lot of crumbs.

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Question by JT: How to remove peanut residue from mouth? Allergy Question?
I recently ate a peanut butter ice cream and later found my new girlfriend, who lives in colorado and is coming to meet me tomorrow, is highly allergic to peanuts. Is there any way to get all of the peanut-ness (for lack of a better word) out of my mouth by tomorrow night? or will my saliva just do that by itself?

Any help appreciated. Don’t wanna kill my girlfriend when I kiss her.

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Question by Deejay: I’m dating someone with a Peanut Allergy. Do I have to remove them from my life now?
I recently started dating a guy with a Peanut Allergy and peanut butter, mixed nuts, and trail mix are my favorite snacks. I was wondering if I have to remove them from my life completely or if I can continue to consume these products on a daily basis.

If I rise with mouthwash after every meal and wash my hands will it be okay? Do I have to monitor EVERYTHING I eat from now on? I’m concerned so any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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Answer by krislyn
That depends on how allergic he is. When you consume peanuts and peanut products, the oils can get on your body, clothing, lips, etc. And they can be in the air of your home. If he is severely allergic, it would be a good idea to not consume these products or have them in your home. Some people can have a reaction just by being in the room that there are peanut products. Unfortunate but true.

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I have a 2 year old daughter who is allergic to milk, egg, and peanut. She has a 4 year old sister who has no allergies, but has nothing but PB&J sandwiches, cheese, etc., every day. Should I clear the house of all these allergens (so even my 4 year old can’t have access), or continue separating the foods and vigilant hand-washing? My 4-year old is very good about keeping the food on the table and out of her sister’s reach.