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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.

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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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Good Food

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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