>>My oldest son almost died from having his throat close up after TOUCHING (not eating) a peanut butter sandwich in the cafeteria<<
Why did your son put his hands on another persons sandwich??
>>>My oldest son almost died from having his throat close up after TOUCHING (not eating) a peanut butter sandwich in the cafeteria<<
>>Why did your son put his hands on another persons sandwich??
I was thinking the exact same thing!
Ironically, I have a preservative sensitive child. One of a set of twins. We know the specifics of what she is sensitive to, and you know what? Those were some of the first words she was capable of reading. Before she could read, she could tell you what they were, and she would bring you the container/label to have it checked before she would eat it. Unintended consequence is that my children read nutrition labels so not a bad thing.
Her reaction, while so far not life threatening, can potentially become that way. The reactions have gone from being an obvious physical reaction (skin swelling etc) to an emotional reaction (she a normal sweet happy child, she ingests it and turns into demon child from hell in a matter of moments). *shrug* We live with it and move on. Can't live our lives in fear, so we don't.
As for anyone thinking I'm insensitive -- I'm allergic to shrimp and tomatoes. Think of that lady in England a few weeks ago -- heck I had no idea that a tomato allergy could kill you! Mine wasn't discovered until I was 30. Talk about pain in the arse. But I do *not* expect anyone to accomodate me. If I know something is being served that I can't eat, I bring something for myself, or find out if there is another option available (ie planes, hotel dinners, etc). Heck, I cater. When either item is served, it goes in a disposable pan (or in a pan *for* those items) that I do not eat out of. But I watch that - no one else.
Personal Responsibility is a beautiful thing. And you know, when whatever G-d or higher being or fate or whatever you believe in decides it's your time to go, it just is.