Abstract
Food allergen controls in a home environment take many forms which often vary between households. Numerous factors such as personal and family philosophy as well as the age, maturity level, and other medical conditions of individual members, play an important role in the decision-making process with respect to the introduction or absence of food allergens in the residence. This chapter highlights key points to consider when developing a customized allergen control plan for the home with an emphasis on label review, entry points, cross-contact controls, communication, education/training, and emergency care plans.
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The author would like to acknowledge personal stories shared by numerous individuals during the Parents of Children with Allergies (POCA) of DuPage support group meetings, and various guest speakers. Conversations with other parents, food allergic adults, and their spouses are appreciated, with a special thanks to: Julie Hooven J.D., Roxana Dubash, Chris Powers, John Koontz, Ph.D., and Tim Duncan, Ph.D.
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The author is a parent of two children with multiple food allergies and a member of FARE.
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Bedford, B. (2018). Allergen Control at Home. In: Fu, TJ., Jackson, L., Krishnamurthy, K., Bedale, W. (eds) Food Allergens. Food Microbiology and Food Safety(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-66586-3_13
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