A 47-year-old member asked:
Can a child with peanut allergies eat a bar of white chocolate?
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Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
If not procesed w/pn: White chocolate is made basically the same way as regular chocolate but it lacks the cocoa solids in it.
You need to look at the wrapper if it is processed in a plant that deals with peanuts, it is best to stay away.
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Dr. Paul Williamsanswered
Allergy and Immunology 30 years experience
Usually: White chocolate does not contain any peanut or nut components.
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Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
Read labels: It is prudent to check the label to determine if the candy was made in a facility that uses peanuts. Cross contamination is a possibility if peanuts were used in the facility.
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Dr. Johanna Fricke commented
Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience
With allergies to peanuts,sesame, etc., you also have to ask what oils were previously used in pans at restaurants + carry his Epi-pen Jr.
Dec 15, 2012
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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