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Question for Peanut Allergy Parents

robynlesleyrobynlesley member
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My DS does not have allergies, thankfully, but one of his little friends in preschool does and I am making brownies to bring for my son's birthday.  It's a mix and I read all the ingredients on the box (Duncan Hines) and it has no mention of being made in a facility that also processes nuts -- it only says it may contain wheat and milk.

Would you feel comfortable with your child having a brownie like this? I don't want this little boy to be excluded or endanger his health. I realize how serious a food allergy can be as my nephew was allergic to eggs for several years (outgrew it).

Thanks for any replies.

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Re: Question for Peanut Allergy Parents

  • magdusiamagdusia member

    I hope my son goes to school with kids that have parents like you! The thought means a lot. With that said, it depends if cross contamination is a deal for that child. It is for mine and i unfortunately am teaching my son that he is not allowed to eat anything without mommy/daddy reading ingredients or baking it at home.

    I would contact the mom and ask. If she feels comfortable than great, if not than I would go to a whole foods store (or any health food store) and buy a box of cookies that are top 8 free (enjoy life makes yummy ones).  

    My son starts school soon and i hope there are some thoughtful parents like you!

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  • lrn327lrn327 member
    If his only allergy is peanuts then yes I'd feel comfortable.  Maybe you can save the packaging and bring it in with the treats if you can't get a hold of his mom first.  That is very thoughtful of you!  It's nice to have a non-allergy parent have concerns for our LOs!
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  • NiniJ55NiniJ55 member

    Nope.  I would not let DD eat something made in a home that eats peanuts.  Too much room for cross contamination IMO.  What if the spoon you used was used in a PB sandwich and not washed thouroughly enough?  I'm not saying you are clean or careful -- but I could not trust it.

    I would contact the mom and let her know ahead of time so she could bring an appropriate cake/ snack for her child so that he could still participate.  I'm sure she would appreciate it greatly if you gave her the heads up and let her decide.

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  • SallyJean95SallyJean95 member
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    Nope.  I would not let DD eat something made in a home that eats peanuts.  Too much room for cross contamination IMO.  What if the spoon you used was used in a PB sandwich and not washed thouroughly enough?  I'm not saying you are clean or careful -- but I could not trust it.

    I would contact the mom and let her know ahead of time so she could bring an appropriate cake/ snack for her child so that he could still participate.  I'm sure she would appreciate it greatly if you gave her the heads up and let her decide.

    This exactly! 

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