Prevention of sulfite sensitivity includes:
- Ask about ingredients when eating out.
- Read food labels carefully.
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Take a nonprescription antihistamine for allergic symptoms:
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Carry an epinephrine syringe:
- Learn to use the syringe for severe allergic reactions.
- Wear an alert bracelet or tag that identifies your allergies.
Foods that may contain sulfites include:
- Apple cider
- Baked goods
- Beer
- Bottled lemon juice and lime juice
- Canned vegetables
- Dehydrated, pre-cut or peeled potatoes
- Dried fruit
- Fresh or frozen shrimp
- Gravy
- Guacamole
- Jams
- Ketchup
- Maraschino cherries
- Mustard
- Molasses
- Pickled foods
- Potato chips
- Soup mixes
- Sparkling grape juice
- Tea
- Trail mix
- Vegetable juices
- Wine
Check food labels and avoid foods that contain:
- Sulfur dioxide
- Potassium metabisulfite
- Potassium bisulfite
- Sodium bisulfite
- Sodium sulfite
- Sodium metabisulfite
