FS900281 Consumer Survey of Allergic Reactions and Near Misses in the Non-Prepacked Sector

The aim of this work was to carry out a quantitative survey with a sample of people with diagnosed food hypersensitivity who have had a food hypersensitivity reaction or near miss from non-prepacked food in the last five years. A 'near miss' is defined as either: (a) An allergen was present in the food or drink but was noticed before the food was consumed, for example, a nut garnish on a salad, sesame seeds on a burger bun (b) or allergen requirements had been provided (in advance or at the point of order) but on checking the food business was not aware of the requirements.