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Certain seeds including sesame and mustard seeds the main ingredient in the condiment mustard also are common food allergy triggers and considered a major allergen in some countries symptoms of an allergic reaction may involve the skin the gastrointestinal tract the cardiovascular system and the respiratory tract. Read food labels carefully to avoid the most common sources of food allergens milk eggs peanuts tree nuts fish shellfish soy and wheat when in doubt say no thanks at restaurants and social gatherings youre always taking a risk that you might eat a food youre allergic to. The most common food allergy signs and symptoms include tingling or itching in the mouth hives itching or eczema swelling of the lips face tongue and throat or other parts of the body. People with food allergies often carry a chef card a printed note specifying all the ingredients you are allergic to as well as a request that all dishes utensils and preparation surfaces be free from traces of that food you can customize a template of such a card on the food allergy and anaphylaxis network web site wwwfoodallergyorg