How To Have An Allergy-Free Thanksgiving (Slideshow)
Alcohol
Be careful with alcohol. Look for gluten-free beverages. Do your research for beer and sake — there are gluten-free versions. Always check the label!
Cakes and Cookies
Cakes and cookies may contain diary, soy, wheat, egg, milk, gluten, and nuts galore. In fact, bakery items may contain either nuts or may be produced on equipment that is exposed to various nuts. Shiny bakery items generally contain "butter," as a wash.
Sauces
Cranberry sauce may contain all kinds of nuts, walnuts, corn, pecans, etc.
Gravies
You many encounter diary, milk, egg, gluten, corn, soybean, and/or wheat.
Margarine
Some may contain milk products.
Seeds
Many individuals are developing various allergic reactions to seeds, such as sesame, sunflower, etc., and they are frequently used in foods, breads, and bakery items.
Pumpkin Pie
This is a staple holiday sweet that may include wheat, egg, milk, nuts, nutmeg, and gluten.
Fruits
Apples, carrots, hazelnuts, and stone fruits may aggravate and cause "oral allergy itchiness" if you have seasonal pollen allergies!
Stuffing
Watch out for the stuffing. It may include nuts, chestnuts, apple, bread (wheat), egg, gluten, chicken stock, herbs, seasoning, spices, milk, and soybean (essentially anything!).
Turkey
Many holiday birds are injected with "butter" and various added ingredients.