date:May 18, 2015
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Each year in the U.S., it is estimated that anaphylaxis to food results in:
30,000 emergency room visits
2,000 hospitalizations
150 deaths
Prompt administration of epinephrine by autoinjector (e.g., Epi-pen) during early symptoms of anaphylaxis may help prevent these serious consequences.
What AreMajor Food Allergens?
While more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies, the law identifies the eight most common allergenic foods. These foods acc