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Eating out or ordering food when you have an allergy

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If you have an allergic reaction

If you feel ill or have an allergic reaction after eating, get medical help immediately.

The NHS has information on allergic reactions and how to treat them.

If you have an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI), carry it with you and use it if you think you’re having an allergic reaction.

This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

Reporting an allergic reaction

Contact the business that sold you the food and tell them.

You can also report a food safety incident to your local council’s food safety team.

Get support

There are several organisations that can support you with living with a food allergy, including: