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True or False No. 1

Looking for packaged foods labeled as “Kosher dairy” is an easy way to find safe foods for those with dairy allergy.

True False

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True or False No. 2

Antibacterial hand sanitizer is the best cleaning agent for getting rid of peanut residue on hands.

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True or False No. 3

It’s safe for a milk-allergic person to drink goat’s milk.

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True or False No. 4

Taking digestive enzymes before eating a small amount of gluten-containing food can help with the management of celiac disease.

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True or False No. 5

For the shellfish allergic, there are now safe alternatives to shrimp.

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True or False No. 6

Gluten can be an ingredient in some medications.

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True or False No. 7

Some children with milk and egg allergies are able to tolerate muffins or cake made from those ingredients.

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True or False No. 8

Since peanuts and tree nuts aren’t related, it is rare for a person to be allergic to both.

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True or False No. 9

Manufacturers recommend storing epinephrine auto-injectors in the fridge.

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True or False No. 10

Dairy protein may be an ingredient of canned tuna fish.

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Everyone who completes the Quiz will be entered to win one of two copies of Alisa Fleming’s exceptional Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein Free Living. Additionally, you get 3 chances to win a free one-year subscription to Allergic Living magazine! The drawings will be held in Allergic Living’s offices on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Check back at allergicliving.com/contest to see the results. You will be e-mailed if you win. Good luck!

Answers

No. 1 Looking for packaged foods labeled as “Kosher dairy” is an easy way to find safe foods for those with dairy allergy. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – Foods labeled “kosher dairy” or “kosher pareve” may not have dairy ingredients, but they can still have trace amounts of dairy that, while conforming to Jewish dietary law, may cause a reaction in an allergic person. Foods labeled “kosher pareve” often have a precautionary warning on the label about being processed in a facility that also processes dairy. So don’t use the kosher designation to judge whether a food is safe for dairy allergy.

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No. 2 Antibacterial hand sanitizer is the best cleaning agent for getting rid of peanut residue on hands. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – A study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine showed that soap and water or commercial wipes did the best job of removing peanuts from hands. Anitbacterial hand sanitizers left peanut residue on hands.

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No. 3 It’s safe for a milk-allergic person to drink goat’s milk. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – Goat’s milk protein is similar in structure to cow’s milk and can also cause reactions in an allergic person.

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No. 4 Taking digestive enzymes before eating a small amount of gluten-containing food can help with the management of celiac disease. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – The only safe way to manage celiac disease is by complete avoidance of all gluten. While some (but not all) consumers with celiac disease find that digestive enzymes on the market help to ease bloating and discomfort symptoms from accidental gluten consumption, these enzymes do not present an alternative to a strict gluten-free diet.

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No. 5 For the shellfish allergic, there are now safe alternatives to shrimp. You selected: ?? The answer is: True – There are now a few brands of shrimp-free “shrimp”, made from vegetable gums (and largely aimed at the vegan market). See Sophies Kitchen here and VegeUSA’s Vegan Shrimp here.

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No. 6 Gluten can be an ingredient in some medications. You selected: ?? The answer is: True – Pills and tablets often contain starches. While these non-medicinal ingredients are often corn- or potato-based, starch may also be wheat-derived. If the ingredients list just says “starch”, you’ll need to contact the drug’s maker to find out if it’s gluten-free. Columbus Children’s Hospital in Ohio has created a helpful list of gluten-free medications in the United States here.

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No. 7 Some children with milk and egg allergies are able to tolerate cakes made from those ingredients. You selected: ?? The answer is: True – While this must only be tested in a medically supervised setting, allergy researchers are reporting that many milk- or egg-allergic children are tolerating these foods when they have been extensively baked at 350° F. See our article here. Ask your allergist about this if your child has these allergies.

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No. 8 Since peanuts and tree nuts aren’t related, it is rare for a person to be allergic to both. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – At least one-third of peanut-allergic people also have a tree nut allergy. more

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No. 9 Manufacturers recommend storing epinephrine auto-injectors in the fridge. You selected: ?? The answer is: False – Epinephrine auto-injectors should be kept at room temperature. The preferred temperature is 77° F (25° C), though the manufacturer of EpiPen® says a range of 59° F to 86° F (15° C to 30° C) is allowable. Replace auto-injectors if they have been left in extreme heat or cold (e.g. a car glove compartment).

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No. 10 Dairy protein may be an ingredient of canned tuna fish. You selected: ?? The answer is: True – Casein, a milk protein, is an ingredient in some tuna fish brands. For all food allergies, always check the ingredients label even on foods you might presume are safe. See more here Subscribe to the magazine Return to Allergicliving.com