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Allergy card for the United States

In the United States the menu is in English, but the name of a dish rarely says what is in it. Here are the 156 local dishes where your foods often hide, and what your card tells the kitchen.

Dishes reviewed on 156 local dishes

EnglishMaya

SEVERE ALLERGY

I am severely allergic to these foods.

Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening.

Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.

This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. If you are not sure, please ask the chef.

A sample card, as shown in the United States

What the card says

You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in the United States, in these words.

English

The phrases of the SafeMeal card in English
Used forEnglish
Severe allergyI am severely allergic to these foods.
Intolerance, religion, strict dietI do not eat these foods.
PreferencePlease prepare my meal without these foods.
Why it mattersEven a tiny amount can be life-threatening.
Kitchen precautionsPlease use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
Oils, broths and saucesThis includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients.
When in doubtIf you are not sure, please ask the chef.
ThanksThank you for your help!

Spanish (Latin America)Español (Latinoamérica)

The phrases of the SafeMeal card in Spanish (Latin America)
Used forSpanish (Latin America)English
Severe allergyTengo una alergia grave a estos alimentos.I am severely allergic to these foods.
Intolerance, religion, strict dietNo como estos alimentos.I do not eat these foods.
PreferencePor favor, prepare mi comida sin estos alimentos.Please prepare my meal without these foods.
Why it mattersIncluso una cantidad mínima puede ser mortal.Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening.
Kitchen precautionsPor favor use un sartén limpio, utensilios limpios y aceite nuevo. No cocine mi comida con aceite, sartenes o cuchillos compartidos.Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives.
Oils, broths and saucesEsto incluye aceites, caldos y salsas hechos con estos ingredientes.This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients.
When in doubtSi no está seguro, por favor pregunte al chef.If you are not sure, please ask the chef.
Thanks¡Gracias por su ayuda!Thank you for your help!

Where foods hide in the United States

The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For the United States, SafeMeal lists 156 local dishes and products under the 94 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.

Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.

  • Peanut

    • Satay sauce
    • Chocolate bars
    • Mole poblano
    • Massaman curry

  • Wheat

    • Meatballs
    • Chowder
    • Gravy
    • Licorice

  • Milk

    • Ranch dressing
    • Mashed potatoes
    • Pancakes
    • Steakhouse steaks

  • Egg

    • Pancakes
    • Meatballs
    • Ranch dressing
    • Caesar dressing

Make your card before you go to the United States.

Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.

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Questions about eating out in the United States

Which dishes in the United States often contain peanut?

For the United States, SafeMeal lists peanut as often hidden in: Satay sauce, Chocolate bars, Mole poblano, Massaman curry. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which dishes in the United States often contain wheat?

For the United States, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Meatballs, Chowder, Gravy, Licorice. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which dishes in the United States often contain milk?

For the United States, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Ranch dressing, Mashed potatoes, Pancakes, Steakhouse steaks. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.

Which language is the allergy card in for the United States?

In the United States the card is shown in English. You can switch it to Spanish (Latin America). The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.

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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.