DES MOINES — The upcoming holiday gatherings could be hazardous, even life-threatening, for kids who have serious food allergies and food restrictions.
Dr. Samantha Knox, a pediatric allergist at Emplify Health by Gundersen, says before you enter what could be a danger zone, contact the party’s host and be up-front in discussing any concerns.
“There could be hidden foods. There could be tree nuts or other nuts and peanuts, tree nuts mixed into things like pie crusts, cookies,” Knox says. “Milk and egg mixed into casseroles and mashed potatoes and a lot of things that are kind of hidden in a way, so we have to make sure that we are discussing with parents and that we are aware of that.”…