Times Online: India Knight: That's no food allergy, just bad manners

Times Online: India Knight: That's no food allergy, just bad manners

"Millions of people have imaginary allergies and food intolerances, according to a survey last week. Many of them have diagnosed themselves online; one in 50 says they only noticed their 'problem' when a friend had similar symptoms; and 39% of people questioned think it is 'trendy' to claim a food allergy. Twelve million people claim to suffer from allergy or intolerance, of which less than a quarter are medically diagnosed."