Holiday Food Safety for Children with Allergies or Special Diets
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Holiday Food Safety for Child
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 with Allergies or Special 
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The holidays create extra challenges for children with food allergies or special 
diets. Ensuring holiday party food safety requires planning, careful cooking, proper 
food preparation practices, and clear communication with your kids, other 
caregivers, and any adults who may offer them food. 
This quick guide outlines steps parents can take to ensure Thanksgiving and winter 
holiday food safety for children and to minimize the risk of accidental exposure.
Common Food 
Allergies To 
Watch Out For
Many traditional family holiday dishes contain common allergens. Family members 
or kids helping out who are unfamiliar with your child’s allergies might not think 
about these ingredients – after all, stuffing or salad doesn’t immediately suggest 
“tree nuts!”

Safe Cooking and Preparation 
Tips
• Use separate cutting boards, utensils, counter space, and serving utensils for allergen-free foods.
• Prepare safe dishes first, before allergens enter the kitchen.
• Read every ingredient label, even on familiar packaged items, because formulations can change. 
Be aware of “processed in a facility that contains” or “may contain trace amounts of” – this can 
be a very important detail for children with severe allergies. 
• Label allergen-free dishes so guests know which foods are safe, and also label dishes that contain 
common allergens. 
• Keep children’s safe dishes in a separate section of the table to help avoid mix-ups.
When To Seek Medical 
Help
• Hives or itching
Use an epinephrine auto-injector immediately 
• Swelling of the lips, face, or tongue for any severe reaction or exposure to a 
known allergen. Always follow your 
• Vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea pediatrician’s advice on managing accidental 
ingestion. Call emergency medical services 
• Coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing right away for severe reactions. Inform family 
members or hosts in advance about 
• Signs of anaphylaxis symptoms to watch for.
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