a garlic allergy?

Garlic is in the Lily Family

which includes the following veg

GARLIC - SHALLOTS - LEEKS - RAMPS - SCALLIONS - CHIVES - ONION - LILY FLOWERS

Am I Allergic to Garlic?

Telling people you have a garlic allergy is often met with raised eyebrows and someone exclaiming, "How can you live without garlic?!"
Being allergic to garlic is inconvenient and frustrating. Sadly, there is very little clinical research or resources to assist people who suffer. Which is why I created this site!
**Did you know?** The only way to be formally diagnosed is through a scratch test administered by a doctor or nurse. The information shared on this site is intended to assist you in navigating eating out, dining in, and grocery shopping with ease.
Please seek a medical professional's assistance to define your allergies and provide you with a clear plan to manage them.

Have You Been Garlic’d?

SIMPLE WAYS TO EASE SYMPTOMS AFTER BEING FED GARLIC

*I wish there was a magic way to reverse the pain and discomfort

I carry around what I like to call my survival kit just in case I’m fed garlic. To be honest there is no “cure” only ways to ease the symptoms. So what’s in my survival kit? Please keep in mind these remedies work for me and may not work for you.

Survival Kit: Benadryl, Charcoal Pills, Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics, Digestive Bitters, Licorice Tea + Peppermint Tea

Depending on how bad the reaction is will determine what I take but I find these to be my holy grail survival kit items to deal with my allergy and I bring them everywhere.

garlic free spices.jpg — 99.9%
Of Your Pantry Items Contain Garlic!

Almost all of the condiments, sauces, spices, and seasonings in your home contain garlic. Garlic is a hidden label ingredient found in Natural Flavorings, Spices and Seasonings.
You may notice you don’t feel well after having fries and Heinz Ketchup and that’s because there is garlic in it!
Want to spice up your kitchen? You can find all of my favorite g-free staples on our products page.

CONDIMENT PARADISE

We Need Transparency on Labels!

THE FDA IS WHY YOU HAVE TO CONTACT EACH MANUFACTURER ABOUT THEIR INGREDIENTS

FOOD ALLERGEN LABELING & CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT*

To help Americans avoid the health risks posed by food allergens, Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA). The law applies to all foods whose labeling is regulated by FDA, both domestic and imported. (FDA regulates the labeling of all foods, except for poultry, most meats, certain egg products, and most alcoholic beverages.)

Although more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people with food allergies, the law identifies the eight most common allergenic foods. These foods account for 90 percent of food allergic reactions, and are the food sources from which many other ingredients are derived (such as whey from milk).

Since Congress passed FALCPA, the law requires that labels must clearly identify the food source names of all ingredients that are — or contain any protein derived from —the eight most common food allergens, which FALCPA defines as "major food allergens." The presence of unlabeled allergens presents a significant health hazard for food-allergic consumers. Allergic consumers rely on food labels to be complete, clear and accurate so that they can avoid exposure to foods or ingredients that can provoke potentially life-threatening reactions.