Student sheds light on food allergy bullying
By Hannah Bennett
Observer Contributor
Food allergies are a growing issue that calls for a lot of attention throughout the world. And while the allergy itself can be difficult and dangerous to deal with, there are children with food allergies that not only have to worry about the foods they are allergic to, but people who would intentionally harm them using those foods.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom… The prevalence of food allergies among children increased 50% between 1997-2011, and allergic reactions to foods have become the most common cause of anaphylaxis in community health settings.”