Food Allergy Safety
Resources for a Safer Community
Practical tools to help families, schools, caregivers, and community partners recognize allergic reactions, reduce exposure risks, and create safer, more inclusive spaces for people with food allergies.
Emergency Preparedness
Food allergy reactions can happen quickly. These resources help families, teachers, caregivers, and community members understand the signs of anaphylaxis and how to respond with confidence.
Signs of Anaphylaxis and How to Use Epinephrine
Emergency Care Plan
Recognize and Respond to Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis Wallet Card
Epinephrine Myths vs. Facts
School and Childcare Resources
Schools and childcare programs play a key role in food allergy safety. These tools help staff understand emergency planning, cross-contact, inclusion, classroom activities, and day-to-day prevention.
Food Allergy Safe Schools: The Basics
How a Child Might Describe an Allergic Reaction
Tip Sheet to Avoid Cross-Contact
Potential Food Allergens in Preschool and School Activities
Reducing the Risk of Exposure to Food Allergens
CDC Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools
Daycare and Early Childhood
Young children may not be able to clearly explain what they are feeling during a reaction. These resources help early childhood professionals prepare for emergencies, prevent exposure, and communicate with families.
A Checklist for Early Childhood Professionals When a Child Has a Known Food Allergy
How a Child Might Describe an Allergic Reaction
Emergency Care Plan
Food Allergy Stages: Baby, Toddler, and Preschool
Getting Ready for School with Food Allergies
Starting school, changing classrooms, or joining a new program can be stressful for families managing food allergies. These resources help parents prepare, communicate, and advocate clearly.
Emergency Care Plan
Medication Authorization Form
Self-Carry Authorization Language
Anaphylaxis Wallet Card
Tips for Avoiding Cross-Contact
Non-Food Rewards at School
Food Allergy College Checklist: Visiting and Living on Campus
Inclusion, Mental Health, and Bullying Prevention
Food allergies can affect more than meals. Children may feel excluded, anxious, or singled out. These resources help schools and families create safer, more inclusive spaces.
The Psychosocial Toll of Food Allergies
Non-Food Rewards at School for Children with Food Allergies
Be a Food Allergy PAL
Food Allergy Lunchroom Detective Club
Food Allergies: What PTOs and PTAs Need to Know
Newly Diagnosed? Start Here.
A new food allergy diagnosis can feel overwhelming. These resources help families understand emergency preparedness, labels, cross-contact, safe cooking, school planning, and everyday routines.
Signs of Anaphylaxis and When to Use Epinephrine
Emergency Care Plan
Recognize and Respond to Anaphylaxis
How to Read Food Labels if You Have Food Allergies
Tips for Avoiding Your Allergen
Guides to Managing Food Allergies
Make the Kitchen Safer and More Inclusive
Whether cooking at home, school, a community event, or a shared kitchen, these resources help reduce cross-contact and support safer meal preparation.
Let’s Make This a Food-Allergy Aware Kitchen
Steps for a Safe Kitchen
Cleaning Methods
How to Use Substitutes for Common Food Allergens
Dining Out and Community Events
Food allergy awareness is important anywhere food is served. These resources are designed for restaurants, event hosts, school functions, and community gatherings.