Food Allergy Help 101: Hidden Allergens

For both the newly diagnosed and seasoned pros in the free-from life, knowing where allergens can hide is critical. Sure, we can read labels, but that isn’t the whole story. Additionally, there are non-food items where you’d never think an allergen is hiding, yet there it is. This course is going to break down everything you need to know about hidden allergens.

If you need help in other areas and you’re just staring out, be sure to check out all of the Food Allergy Help 101 courses.

Not a RAISE Member? In order to take this course, if you’re not a RAISE Member, you’ll need to sign up here instead.

Topics in This Course

Part 1

• Welcome
• Know Your Allergens
• Shared Equipment
• Shared Facility
• Cross Contact

Part 2

• Hidden Sources of Major Allergens
• Top Allergens Defined
• Wheat  |  Milk  |  Egg
• Soy  |  Peanut  |  Tree Nuts
• Fish  |  Shellfish  |  Sesame
• Celery  |  Mustard  |  Oats
• Drugs & Alcohol
• Dentists, Doctors, Hospitals

Part 3

• Hidden Sources of Fruits & Vegetables
• Natural Flavours
• Bath & Beauty
• Laundry & Cleaning
• Restaurants
• Baked Goods & Beverages
• Shared Equipment

Part 4

• Hidden Sources of Seeds & Legumes
• Legume Derived Gums
• Seed Oils
• Restaurants
• Home Cooking

Part 5

Hidden Allergens In Your Bathroom

Part 6

• Allergens Hiding in “Plain Sight”
• Printing Materials
• BioDegradable Products
• School Supplies
• Solutions

Part 7

• What’s Not on the Label
• Processing Aides
• Storage & Transportation
• Cover Crops
• Next Steps

Additional Resources

Download Your Files