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Are food allergies considered a disability?
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Not that I know of: If you can avoid the allergenic foods, the answer is no. However if you work in a seafood factory and the steam from the seafood causes a serious allergic reaction whenever you work, then it may be considered a disability.
Answered 10/31/2017
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No: While having a severe food allergy can be incredibly difficult with strict avoidance measures and having to carry epinephrine at all times it is not considered a disability.
Answered 10/31/2017
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