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Food allergies

Food allergy affects about 1 in 50 Australian adults and 1 in 10 infants—a significant part of the community. Understanding food allergies helps keep those affected safe.

Food allergies

Food allergens

Some foods can trigger life-threatening reactions, even in small amounts. Learn about the major food allergens, how to identify them, and the ingredients and foods that commonly contain them.

Read about food allergens

Life stages

Pregnancy

Read about the risk of infants developing food allergy, how diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding can help, and how to safely introduce solids.

Early years

Learn daily management tips for caring for a child with food allergy, how to transition them safely to childcare, and where to find support. 

School and daycare staff

Find out how to minimise risk at school and events, camp, and after school/vacation care. Read tips on building children’s confidence in allergy self-management. 

Teens and tweens

Explore the challenges for adolescents with food allergy, including high school, transition to adult health care, anxiety, bullying, peer pressure, alcohol and risky behaviour.

Adults

Unique challenges for adults with food allergy include navigating the workplace, alcohol, travel and social situations. 

Recalls

Recalls and advisories