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Egg allergies affect up to 7% of children in some areas, although more than half of them will likely outgrow the allergy by their teenage years. Symptoms can vary widely, ranging from mild reactions like skin rashes, hives, and gastrointestinal discomfort to more severe respiratory issues. In rare cases, exposure to eggs can trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Because eggs are a common ingredient in many baked goods, packaged, and processed foods, individuals with an egg allergy must exercise caution when dining out and pay close attention to product labels. For some, even foods with trace amounts of egg or those processed in facilities handling eggs may pose a risk.

Helpful Egg Allergy Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Meat, poultry, and seafood

Plant-based proteins

e.g., tofu, beans, lentils

Whole grains

e.g. rice, quinoa, oats

Nuts and seeds

e.g., pumpkin, chia, walnuts, almonds

Foods to Avoid

Eggs and egg products (e.g., whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks)

Baked goods containing eggs (e.g., cakes, cookies, pastries)

Egg-based sauces and dressings (e.g., mayonnaise, hollandaise)

Processed foods with egg derivatives (e.g., albumin, globulin, lecithin)

Pasta made with eggs

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Egg allergies affect up to 7% of children in some areas, although more than half of them will likely outgrow the allergy by their teenage years. Symptoms can vary widely, ranging from mild reactions like skin rashes, hives, and gastrointestinal discomfort to more severe respiratory issues. In rare cases, exposure to eggs can trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention. Because eggs are a common ingredient in many baked goods, packaged, and processed foods, individuals with an egg allergy must exercise caution when dining out and pay close attention to product labels. For some, even foods with trace amounts of egg or those processed in facilities handling eggs may pose a risk.

Helpful Egg Allergy Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Meat, poultry, and seafood

Plant-based proteins

e.g., tofu, beans, lentils

Whole grains

e.g. rice, quinoa, oats

Nuts and seeds

e.g., pumpkin, chia, walnuts, almonds

Foods to Avoid

Eggs and egg products (e.g., whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks)