Are kids allowed to take peanut butter and jelly to school?

OK, peanut allergies can be dangerous but not every kid reacts badly to peanut butter. Quite the contrary. For most, peanut butter is safe, nutritious and tasty. The peanut butter sandwich, or peanut butter and jelly, is a school lunchbox standard.

Why are so many kids allergic to things these days?

There is no single explanation for why the world is becoming more allergic to food, but science has some theories. One is that improved hygiene is to blame, as children are not getting as many infections. Parasitic infections, in particular, are normally fought by the same mechanisms involved in tackling allergies.

Are nuts banned in schools?

Students and their parents will not always be aware that they have a severe allergy. To minimise the risk of exposure to a high risk allergen, schools must not use peanuts, tree nuts or any nut products in curriculum or extracurricular activities. This does not include food labelled as “may contain traces of nuts”.

Is Nutella banned from schools?

SCHOOLS have banned lunchbox staples such as egg, Nutella, peanut butter and bananas to protect a handful of students with severe food allergies. “There is no scientific evidence to suggest banning a food from a school is helpful in reducing risk of anaphylaxis,” NSW Department of Education and Training guidelines say.

Are peanut allergies real?

Peanut allergy is one of the most common causes of severe allergy attacks. For some people with peanut allergy, even tiny amounts of peanuts can cause a serious reaction that can even be life-threatening (anaphylaxis). Peanut allergy has been increasing in children.

Do schools have to be nut free?

Should I Have A Nut Free School Policy? A blanket approach to controlling allergens – such as having a nut free school – is often not necessary, and can in fact be harmful in the long term. It can create a false sense of security for children with allergies and hinder everyone’s awareness of allergies.