Beware of hidden sources of trouble
Food allergens can exist undetected in many of the outsourced foods you commonly use. That's why it's crucial to check the ingredients list. Remember to re-check ingredients whenever you change your supplier. Common hidden sources include:
- Fish:
- Worcestershire sauce
- Imitation crab meat
- Caesar salad dressings
- Shellfish:
- Fish stocks
- Flavorings
- Soy:
- Tuna
- Deli meats and hot dogs
- Vegetable broth
- Textured vegetable protein
- Cereals
- Sauces
- Many vegetarian products
- Wheat:
- Ice cream
- Bouillon cubes
- Deli meats
- French fries
- Soy sauce
- Couscous
- Spelt
- Milk products:
- Deli meats and hot dogs
- Nondairy creamers
- Sorbets
- Canned tuna
- Chocolate
- Salad dressings
- Mayonnaise
- Eggs:
- Salad dressings
- Mayonnaise
- Pastas
- Marshmallows, nougat and marzipan
- Peanuts:
- Sauces used in ethnic foods such as mole or Thai sauces
- Candies and chocolates
- Breads
- Desserts
- Tree nuts:
- Cereals
- Mortadella
- Pesto
- Desserts