Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts
According to experts, allergic reactions to foods like pine nuts and goat's milk are common enough that they may need warning labels. People in the United Kingdom and EUrope already have a list of the most common allergens for people to be aware of, such as egg, peanuts, and sesame. However, according to an in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy, at least four more people could be added to the mandatory risk list. Dr. Dominique Sabouraud-Leclerc, the Allergy Vigilance Network's lead investigator, said evidence of increased reactions to a variety of foods indicated that it was time to recheck the list of foods with mandatory labels and consider adding "at least one of these emerging food allergens.
The researchers' recommendations are listed below, as well as other emerging ones to keep an eye on are: Experts who looked at food-induced anaphylaxis cases in Europe from 2002 to2023. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that is related to a medical emergency. Symptoms, such as swollen lips and throat and difficulty breathing, can develop rapidly. People who are allergic to particular foods may need an adrenalin auto-injector pen in case of urgent care.
The researchers analyzed nearly 3,000 cases and 413, including two deaths, that were caused by one of the eight common food allergies. The top four new ones are goat's and sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas and lentil, and pine nuts, based on their frequency, occurrence, recurrence, and potential for concealed exposure. That would place them in the same category as the current 14: The Food Standards Agency acknowledges that there are a substantial number of foods that can cause allergies or intolerances.
said spokesman Dr. James Cooper. When keeping an eye on troubling trends, Allergy UK said it was pushing for complete ingredient labeling on all food items.This is why pre-packed foods must list all ingredients, why food manufacturers must have clear information about allergens, and why consumers should be concerned about their allergies,
Simone Miles, the charity's chief executive, said.We're closely monitoring emerging allergens and recently gave tips to people with a pea allergy,
the author states, but pea protein is increasingly being added to a variety of foods, including in foods where it is not expected.Pea is not one of the 14 allergens that are currently have to be listed,
Ms Miles said. Consumers were advised to be cautious and always check the label.We've also raised questions about TikTok Shop, where many of our items lack clear and accurate labeling,
