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    Why Food Allergy Fakers Need to Stop

    Have you ever pretended you were allergic to something on a restaurant menu, just so it wouldn't be served on your plate? If so, you're not alone, but be advised that those little white lies could end up hurting those with actual life-threatening allergies.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Oct 30, 2015 • 1 min read

    Have you ever pretended you were allergic to something on a restaurant menu, just so it wouldn't be served on your plate? If so, you're not alone, but be advised that those little white lies could end up hurting those with actual life-threatening allergies.

    Boston Globe Magazine staff writer Neil Swidey discusses his recent article, “Why Food Allergy Fakers Need to Stop,” a look at how these false food claims can hurt others just to please a few.

    Music: " Rocket Science" by RJD2

    The full episode

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    Israeli Cooking at Zahav, Food Allergy Fakers, LA's Best Italian Food
    1. 0:00Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking
    2. 10:10Jonathan Gold Reviews Broken Spanish
    3. 17:22Preserving, the Japanese Way
    4. 24:47Market Report
    5. 31:24Why Food Allergy Fakers Need to StopYou’re reading this
    6. 39:44Deconstructing the Powders and Gums in Our Food
    7. 49:22The Best Italian Food in LA
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      Evan Kleiman

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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    The full episode

    5 of 7
    Israeli Cooking at Zahav, Food Allergy Fakers, LA's Best Italian Food
    1. 0:00Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking
    2. 10:10Jonathan Gold Reviews Broken Spanish
    3. 17:22Preserving, the Japanese Way
    4. 24:47Market Report
    5. 31:24Why Food Allergy Fakers Need to StopYou’re reading this
    6. 39:44Deconstructing the Powders and Gums in Our Food
    7. 49:22The Best Italian Food in LA
    Back to Good Food