Food Allergy Card for Eating Out and School
Stop explaining it again at every meal. Make a clear card for the waiter or cook, in a second language too, and a note for school or a babysitter.
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Whose card is it?
Without a name the card says "this person".
Foods they must not eat
Tap each one. Tap again to take it off.
On the card
Nothing picked yet.
More details (optional)
These go on the note for school, not on the restaurant card.
Card to show the waiter or cook
Pick at least one food on the left (above, on a phone) to make the card.
"Copy the card text" is handy for messaging a restaurant or hotel before you book. The printout has a big card for the kitchen and a folding wallet card.
Note for school, a babysitter or a party host
In English, with what to do in a reaction and who to call.
Backup and start over
Questions
What is "Even a trace is dangerous"?
Pick it when a crumb, a shared spoon or oil used for other food can cause a reaction, as with most nut allergies and coeliac disease. The card then also asks the kitchen to use clean pans and utensils, not to fry in shared oil, and says that food labelled "may contain" is not safe. Pick "Must not eat it" for foods that only matter in normal amounts, such as many intolerances.
Who wrote the translations?
The sentences and the food names were written by hand for each language, not by a translation machine. Foods you type yourself stay as you typed them on the second-language card; the app asks you to add how to write them, so a cook can read them. If you can, ask a speaker of the language to check the card once.
Does the card replace asking?
No. It makes the question clear, but always ask, and check labels yourself. If the staff are not sure, choose something else or eat elsewhere.
Is my information uploaded?
No. The card and the note are made in your browser and kept only on this device. Your data is never sent anywhere.
Is this medical advice?
No. It only shows what you pick and type. Your doctor's allergy action plan says what to do in a reaction.