Mar 2nd, 2021
3 mins
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched the ‘Speak Up for Allergies’ Campaign which is specifically aimed at young people to encourage them to speak up about their food allergy when eating out. This is in a effort to reduce the risk of allergic reaction.
Research shows that young people and children are more likely to experience reactions to food allergies and this in part is due to them not speaking up when they order food – this is especially common when they are at a frequent eating place or ordering takeaway, which has become more frequent since lockdown.
Whilst the food may appear to be the same – recipes, ingredients, even the way the food is being cooked – can change. It is vitally important that young people never assume that food is safe without drawing attention to their allergies.
The FSA are running the campaign on social media – TikTok, Twitter and Facebook using the hashtag #SpeakUpForAllergies. They are also promoting the campaign through partners across the food industry and influencers across many different channels in an effort to get the message out there.
For further information and advice for teenagers and young adults with a food allergy – please click here.
