European Parliament 24 July 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2275/02 by Kathleen Van Brempt (PSE) to the Commission. Food allergies affecting babies and toddlers.

(2002/C 309 E/248) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2275/02 by Kathleen Van Brempt (PSE) to the Commission (24 July 2002) Subject: Food allergies affecting babies and toddlers Babies and toddlers are being affected by food allergies to an ever-increasing extent. Research workers have found that 5 % of all babies are affected and that the number of cases has increased by 10 % over the last five years.