Pine nuts and goat's milk should get allergy labels, say experts
Summary
Experts recommend that food labels include warnings for emerging allergens like pine nuts and goat's milk. They analyzed cases of severe allergic reactions and found that these foods should be considered for mandatory labeling. The suggestion is based on their growing frequency and severity in reported allergic reactions.Key Facts
- Experts want pine nuts and goat's milk to have allergy labels.
- Current UK and EU food labels list common allergens like eggs and peanuts.
- The recommendation comes from a study in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy.
- Researchers examined food allergy cases in Europe from 2002 to 2023.
- They found nearly 3,000 cases of severe reactions, with 413 linked to eight new allergens.
- Proposed new allergens for labeling include goat's/sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas, lentils, and pine nuts.
- Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening.
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