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A tree nut allergy is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from tree nuts and edible tree seeds causing an overreaction of the immune system which may lead to severe physical symptoms. Tree nuts include almonds , Brazil nuts , cashews , chestnuts , filberts/hazelnuts , macadamia nuts , pecans , pistachios , [ 1 ] shea nuts and walnuts .
Peanut allergy is a type of food allergy to peanuts.It is different from tree nut allergies, because peanuts are legumes and not true nuts.Physical symptoms of allergic reaction can include itchiness, hives, swelling, eczema, sneezing, asthma attack, abdominal pain, drop in blood pressure, diarrhea, and cardiac arrest. [1]
Manufacturers are given two ways in which to label food allergens. They may either state the food source name of a major food allergen in the list of ingredients, most often contained within parenthesis. (e.g. Casein (milk)) or they could instead use the word "contains" in the label, such as "contains peanuts". [2]
About 0.5% to 1% of the U.S. population is allergic to tree nuts, which include almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts, according to the American Academy of ...
Also free from FDA’s 9 major food allergens: Yes. Smarties are always a smart choice for kids with allergies. All Smarties products are free from peanuts, tree nuts (like almonds, walnuts and ...
Gardners Candies has issued a nationwide recall on one of its chocolate bars, due to the risk of a tree nut allergy.. The Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday (December 27) that the ...
True wheat allergies are very rare; it is estimated to effect 0.1%-2.2% of individuals depending on region. [60] The allergy does not commonly persist into adolescence. Gluten-free foods are safer for wheat allergic patients but they still may theoretically contain wheat's other allergenic proteins. [61]
[126] [137] Precautionary allergen labeling can be confusing to consumers, especially as there can be many variations on the wording of the warning. [137] [138] Precautionary allergen labeling is optional in the United States. [139] As of 2014, precautionary allergen labeling is regulated only in Switzerland, Japan, Argentina, and South Africa ...