A dozen years ago, you may not have even heard of the problem. Now, most public schools have a special area in the cafeteria reserved for those who have it: Nut allergies (including tree nuts and peanuts) have risen at an alarming rate – and medical researchers have yet to determine why.
According to a study by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the odds of a child being diagnosed with a peanut or tree nut allergy more than tripled between 1997 and 2008. Scientists in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have reported findings in similar proportion.
Food service facilities have scrambled to find ways of protecting themselves against potential legal issues, but without alienating their customer base. An “Eat at your own risk!” sign in a restaurant is not likely to be good for business.
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