Peanut Allergy is the most prevalent food allergy in the US, where as many as 1.5 million people suffer from the disease (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology). Peanut Allergy is the most common cause of food related death (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America).
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Hi, this is extremely thoughtful for you for the food allergic children.
I can tell you that my site has a huge selection of stores where you can buy safe candy. Look under the allergen free foods section.
http://www.bestallergysites.com/
You could also consider not giving those kids candy but small trinkets instead. Some parents have different comfort levels with regards to what they will let their kids eat from an allergen stand point.
I would either buy candy made in specific peanut free facilities (depending on where you live you might have to buy online) or I would do non food.
Some candy you might be able to find in whole foods or a natural food store is yummy earth, surfs sweets, and enjoy life foods makes candy bars.
Thanks again for thinking of the peanut allergic kids and good luck!
Ruth
Great question!!
With party planning to do, I imagine you've got your hands full. The last thing you need is to spend time doing research! I am listing food allergy specialty food stores' websites to save you some time. They all sell food allergy friendly candies and other goodies:
www.allergygrocer.com
www.allergiesandme.com
www.navanfoods.com
www.peanutfreeplanet.com
www.allerneeds.com
www.solutionstosavor.com
www.vermontnutfree.com
There are even more stores in other locations. I will try to get those addresses for you as well and come back to add them a bit later.
Hope this helps!
Jennifer B
www.foodallergybuzz.com
www.peanutfreebaseball.com