The Big 14 Allergens
Food Allergens
1. Peanuts: Peanuts are one of the most common food allergens and can cause anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
2. Tree Nuts: Tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, and hazelnuts can cause a severe allergic reaction.
3. Milk: Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and can cause anaphylaxis.
4. Eggs: Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies and can cause a severe allergic reaction.
5. Fish: Fish allergy is a common food allergy and can cause a severe allergic reaction.
6. Shellfish: Shellfish allergy is a common food allergy and can cause anaphylaxis.
7. Soy: Soy allergy is a common food allergy and can cause anaphylaxis.
8. Wheat: Wheat allergy is a common food allergy and can cause anaphylaxis.
Insect Allergens
9. Bees: Bee and wasp stings can cause a severe allergic reaction.
10. Fire Ants: Fire ant stings can cause anaphylaxis.
Other Allergens
11. Pet Dander: Pet dander can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
12. Dust Mites: Dust mites can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
13. Mold: Mold can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
14. Pollen: Pollen can cause a severe allergic reaction in some people.
