Eating out with a food allergy in the UK: Change in the eating out practices of consumers with food allergy following introduction of allergen information legislation

Conclusion & clinical relevanceFor many participants, the ‘ideal’ eating out experience was one in which a range of information resources were available, and where written allergen information was complemented by proactive and accommodating staff within an allergy‐aware environment. Whilst the onus is on legislators and food providers to ensure that adequate allergen information is provided, clinicians play an important role in encouraging patients with food allergy to pursue their legal right to make allergen enquiries in order to avoid accidental allergen ingestion when eating out.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Original Article ‐Clinical Allergy Source Type: research