This is absurd and hopefully will backfire on them. I have seasonal and tree nut allergies so I am therefore not allowed to give blood. I’m not suing anyone about this. I realize that due to these permanent ailments my blood is not viable for others.
Talk about selfish psychotics.
I am curious who told you or why you think your seasonal allergy or your tree nut allergy prevent you from donating blood?
While it is advisable not to donate while feeling ill or if you are having severe allergy symptoms or have a secondary infection (bronchitis, sinusitis), having mild symptoms (runny nose and sneezing) and even taking allergy medications or even taking allergy shots do not necessarily prevent you from donating blood.
I have never heard of anyone with any type of food allergy not being allowed to donate blood. There is some question as to whether a blood donor who recently ingested an allergen like peanuts could cause an allergic reaction to a recipient who has such an allergy, I don’t think that is high on the list of concerns. I have read that there is some concern about people with peanut and tree nut allergies and other allergies passing antibodies that could cause the recipient of their blood or blood products (or donated organs) to become allergic themselves, but that is exceedingly rare and not universally accepted.
http://www.aaaai.org/ask-the-expert/allergic-individual-blood-donor.aspx
Can I donate if I have allergies?
You cannot donate if you are currently experiencing severe allergy symptoms.
http://www.centralbloodbank.org/donate-blood/eligibility/health-history
Allergies
You can donate if you currently have acceptable symptoms. Acceptable symptoms are a runny nose and a non-productive cough. (Allergy shots are acceptable.)
http://biotestplasma.com/donation-process/eligibility-guidelines/#Allergies
Allergies
If you are not feeling well and / or have allergy, cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not donate. If you have mild allergies and taking medication for this condition, generally you are eligible to donate provided you are symptom-free on your donation days. If you have food allergies, you should be eligible to donate.
Having allergies should not prevent you from donating blood as long as you are in generally good health otherwise, not otherwise prohibited for other conditions and not feeling ill or having a severe allergy attack and symptoms on the day you donate. You are very unlikely to pass your allergies on to the person receiving your blood. I have severe seasonal allergies, am highly allergic to poison ivy and bee stings and HBP that is controlled by medication and I donate blood at least once a year.