Hidden Fruits, Vegetables

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in Fruit & Vegetable
Published: November 23, 2010

Allergen

Where It Hides

Alternate Names
Fruits, Vegetables (Oral allergy syndrome or IgE-mediated allergy)
  • flavorings and spices
  • colorings
  • salads (may contain raw fruit or vegetables)
  • spreads
  • yogurts
  • natural rubber latex (latex-fruit syndrome links fruits and vegetables to latex, a serious allergen)
  • flavoring, natural/artificial flavoring
  • color, natural/artificial color

 

Sources:
–ImmunoCAP
–Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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