Peanut allergies are one of the most common food allergies and the number one cause of fatal food induced anaphylaxis in children. The incidence of peanut allergies has tripled in the last decade. Peanut allergies are often life long as 80% of children do not outgrow their allergies.Data suggest that the introduction of peanut flour as earl as 4 months of age can decrease the chances of peanut allergies by up to 80%.