Accidental food allergic reactions are associated with higher costs and more sick leave but not with quality of life

The prevalence of IgE-mediated food allergy diagnosed by clinical history and positive serology in adults across Europe ranges from 0.3-6% (1). Almost half of the food allergic adults are confronted with accidental allergic reactions yearly (2). Especially moderate and severe reactions require medical consultation and treatment, which can have a high impact on economic costs (3).