At Safe2Bite, we treat a wide range of food allergies that affect both children and adults. These may include allergy to peanuts, eggs, seeds, tree nuts (such as walnuts, almonds and cashews), shellfish and more. We offer personalized treatment protocols tailored to your or your child's unique needs to provide real, lasting results.
Peanut Allergy
A peanut allergy can be one of the first food allergies identified in young children and often appears before age 2. As peanuts are used widely in various sauces and certain recipes, cross-contact is a real concern for families managing this allergy.
- Hidden sources of peanuts include candy, baked goods and sauces like satay.
- Can be present in trace amounts from shared equipment used in food production.
Milk Allergy
Proteins in milk trigger milk allergy symptoms, with young children most likely to be affected. While many children outgrow their milk allergy by ages 3–5, it can affect a child into their teenage years.
- Milk is commonly found in butter, cheese, yogurt and many baked goods.
- Less obvious products that could contain milk include deli meats and canned tuna.
Egg Allergy
Egg allergy can involve the proteins in the egg white, the yolk or both, although the proteins most commonly responsible for reactions are found in the white. An allergist can help determine the egg-containing products that are safe to eat, and which to avoid.
- Eggs are found in products like mayonnaise, baked goods, and some vaccines.
- Fully-cooked eggs are sometimes tolerated better than raw or undercooked eggs.
Tree Nut Allergy
Tree nut allergies can cause severe reactions, including anaphylaxis in some patients. The most common tree nuts that cause allergic reactions are almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios and Brazil nuts.
- Hidden tree nut sources include pesto, baked goods and some cereals.
- Tree nuts are often processed in facilities that also handle peanuts.
Shellfish Allergy
A shellfish allergy can develop even after years of eating this food without issue. In some cases, shellfish allergy symptoms will become more severe after repeated exposure to the allergen.
- Common crustaceans include shrimp, crab, lobster and crawfish.
- Common mollusks are clams, mussels, oysters, squid and octopus.
Seed Allergy
Seed allergies are sometimes mistaken for tree nut allergies, though the two come from different plant families. Awareness of seed allergy has grown in recent years, as more patients have become aware of the risk of sesame allergy.
- Sesame seeds are found in hamburger buns, tahini, hummus and crackers.
- Flaxseed is found in multigrain breads, granola bars, egg substitutes and smoothies.
