Allergy and Celiac Education

• Immune system response; exposure can cause anaphylaxis
• Can be severe or life-threatening
• Reactions can occur quickly, usually within minutes to hours

• Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye
• The only treatment is strict avoidance
• Non-life-threatening

• Gut-related response; non-life-threatening
• Speed of reaction can be delayed

When allergen proteins transfer from one food or surface to another. This should not be confused with cross-contamination, where raw food comes in contact with cooked food and may cause a foodborne illness.