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PEANUT ALLERGY ALERT -- ATTENTION ALL PARENTS
I have recently been informed that 2 students in my class have peanut allergies (2010-2011). This is to be taken very seriously! NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER SUBSTANCES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED IN MY CLASSROOM.
Peanuts can trigger a severe reaction. The severity of a reaction depends on how sensitive an individual is and the quantity consumed. Some unexpected sources of peanuts are:
- Sauces such as chili sauce, hot sauce, pesto, gravy, mole sauce, and salad dressing
- Sweets such as pudding, cookies, and hot chocolate
- Egg rolls
- Potato pancakes
- Pet food
- Specialty pizzas
- Asian and Mexican dishes
- Some vegetarian food products, especially those advertised as meat substitutes
- Foods that contain extruded, cold-pressed, or expelled peanut oil, which may contain peanut protein
- Glazes and marinades
KEEP IN MIND....
- Some alternative nut butters, such as soy nut butter or sunflower seed butter, are produced on equipment shared with other tree nuts and, in some cases, peanuts. Contact the manufacturer before eating these products.
- Discuss with your primary doctor or allergist whether to avoid tree nuts. People allergic to peanuts may develop allergies to other foods, including tree nuts. In addition, the chance of a reaction due to cross-contact between peanut and tree nuts during the manufacturing process will be lowered if you avoid them altogether.
- Peanuts can be found in many foods and candies, especially chocolate candy. Check all labels carefully. Contact the manufacturer if you have questions.
