What is a food allergy?
A. A food allergy is an immune system response. It occurs when the body mistakes an ingredient in food, usually a protein, as harmful and creates a defense system to fight it. Allergy symptoms develop when the antibodies are battling the “invading” food. The most common food allergies in adults are shellfish, peanuts, fish and eggs. The most common food allergies in children are milk, soy products, peanuts and shellfish.
