RESOURCES.

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WHERE TO FIND THE FOODS (ALLERGENS)

One of the biggest challenges for our family has been where to purchase foods that not only don’t contain my son’s allergens but also that haven’t possibly cross-contacted with his allergens (check ingredients as well as “may contain”, “manufactured in the same facility as”, etc.). Below is a list of companies which have helped bring us peace of mind. But first, more on why you may need to consider foods like this:

(1) you have an established allergy to another food so you need to be sure that allergen isn’t in the food you’re purchasing… For example, my son is allergic to several tree nuts, sesame, and flaxseed so we buy almond butter (which he isn’t allergic to) that is produced in a facility that is safe given our constraints;

(2) you’re introducing a food and want to isolate it so there’s no question what the reaction is to if there is a reaction; and/or

(3) you’re doing a food challenge for that food so need to be sure it’s the only food in there.

DISCLAIMER: **ALWAYS check for yourself first to make sure the information below is accurate and safe for your specific situation. Also, since nuts are a choking hazard for young children, ask your doctor about mixing powders or butters with water, breastmilk, or formula.** Finally, I am not necessarily endorsing these companies or products nor am I receiving any commission.

• Peanuts

  • Crazy Richard’s (with my daughter we try to follow the guidelines of 2 teaspoons of peanut butter 3 times a week to try to prevent a peanut allergy since she previously had one)

• Almonds

  • Barney Butter (helpful FAQ page regarding foods they do and don’t process)

• Pecans

  • Purely Pecans (I only use the butter; inquire further about other products)

  • Pearson Farm (I’m not sure yet about all products but definitely check out their Allergy Test Kits)

• Walnuts

  • Crazy Go Nuts

  • Fillmore Farms

  • Derby Walnuts

• Pistachios

  • The Pistachio Factory

• Cashews

• Macadamia Nuts

  • Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company

• Hazelnuts

  • Nutella (includes milk and other ingredients)

  Pine Nuts

  • New Mexico Piñon Nut Company

  • Liston Pine Nuts

• Brazil Nuts

• Sesame

  • Kevala (this tahini (ground up sesame seeds) is made in a peanut-free facility, but I haven’t checked into it further because my son is allergic to sesame)

• Flaxseed (also called linseed)

  • Carrington Farms (Not totally sure but my review of their website indicated they don’t process tree nuts - but that was Dec. 2020)

• Other

  • Elmhurst (they produce several nut milks -- the company sent me a very helpful email about the lengths they go to for cross-contamination prevention)

• Allergy Friendly Companies

  • Chomps (beef jerkey! etc.)

  • Enjoy Life (our main go-to here is their chocolate chips, but they have a lot of options to consider)

  • free2b (chocolate sunbutter cups, etc.)

  • Hungry Harry’s (amazing cake mixes, pancake mix, muffin mix, etc.)

  • Kate’s Safe & Sweet (the vanilla icing is my favorite; and those cake toppers!)

  • SunButter (sunbutter as nut alternative)

• Restaurants

  • Karma Farm (Atlanta)

• App for many things food allergies

  • Spokin

• Products designed to help with allergen introduction

  • SpoonfulONE

  • Ready, Set, Food!

Below are several resources I’ve used in my nut and seed hunting…Again, *verify for yourself that safe before using* but these may be a helpful starting point.

• Food Allergy New York

• Nut-Free New York

• Food Allergy Diva

I realize my lists are pretty nut focused, based on my experience. I hope to add more resources for other major allergens.