There are millions of restaurants, but if you have a food allergy you know eating out can be a challenge. We created this site to help you the next time you wonder, "Can I Eat There?"

You'll find links to food allergen guides for restaurants good enough to provide them and info on how to check out those that don't. Our city specific posts are decicated to those local joints we all love.

We hope this site expands your dining horizons... and keeps you healthy!

1.31.2008

Subway Sued Over Fatal Allergic Reaction

WCPO in Cincinnati ran a story today about the family of Emily Vonder Meulen who is suing Subway restaurants. The Vonder Meulen family says thirteen year old Emily died after cross contamination at a Subway restaurant. She had a deadly peanut allergy.

Read the story here.

Author's Note: Subway does offer online information on ingredients (click on "Food Allergy Information"). It includes the following disclaimer: "This list is compiled based on product information provided by Subway® approved food manufacturers. Every effort is made to keep this information current however it is possible that ingredient changes and substitutions may occur before this list is updated. This chart does not include regional or special promotional items as ingredients vary."

Bottom line: Always double check ingredients, preparation practices, etc. before eating out.

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