My son developed tree nut and dairy allergies very early on. Thankfully, he’s grown out of most of them and we’re awaiting final tests on his allergy to walnuts. That was pretty easy to deal with unlike our next-door neighbor’s son who is allergic to peanuts.
If he even gets a whiff of it in the air he has a reaction. His mom has been very active in working with the school system here in our town to ensure his safety as well as other kids that have similar allergies.
At least our school system worked with us. Now, even with sports, the question is always asked early on if anyone has any food allergies.
We always took a “shock” kit with us wherever we went and he had one at his school, too. It ain’t easy folks. Always worrying about it can add some gray hairs.
I notice now that all kinds of eating establishments and snacks mention that food/objects "might" have come into contact with peanuts. Figure they're just trying to cover their butts instead of providing useful informaton.
You must have a heck of a time determining where it's safe to eat and where it's not.
I have a boy who has almost died twice from ingesting a tiny amount of peanuts. Luckily, he doesn’t react (much) to airborne exposure or to touching peanut. But I purposely slip him food with peanuts in it every once in a while. I am trying to instill in him that he cannot rely on ANYONE to watch out for him. He must read the ingredient lists himself. If he misses it, I make him read it again.
Restaurants are another matter. You can’t rely on what the workers or managers tell you. But my kid can tell by tasting the food. His mouth will burn violently, unless the nuts are in ice cream or something cold. As long as he doesn’t swollow or drink anything afterward, he can wipe out his mouth and avoid going into shock.