Do you have to check the label of every food item before you eat it? You're not alone. Nearly 12 million Americans suffer from a food allergy, and have to always keep an eye out for ingredients as varied as eggs, shrimp, salmon, pecans, and soy sauce. For many people, food allergies cause mild and manageable reactions. For others, however, a food allergy can be a matter of life or death.
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