Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I found out eight years ago. Curiously, certain fruits such as bananas, chestnuts, kiwi fruit, avocado and tomato13 show cross-reactivity, perhaps because of resemblance to a latex protein component. These foods have been responsible for anaphylactic reactions in latex-sensitive persons, while many other foods, including figs, apples, celery, melons, potatoes, papayas and pitted fruits, such as cherries and peaches, have caused progressive symptoms beginning with oral itching.14 Persons with a history of reactions to these foods are at increased risk of developing latex allergy, and those who are sensitive to latex should avoid foods to which they have had previous reactions. While food cross-reactions remain an evolving area of knowledge, it is clear that the elimination of all of these foods would cause significant dietary restriction and is therefore not recommended categorically for latex-allergic persons. > hey carol, > > i was wondering what that means? " cross reactive to avocado " ? > when did you find out you're allergic to latex? > > jodi > > >> >> Yes, since I have Latex Allergy and am cross reactive to avocado, any >> Guacamole will kill me LOL! >> > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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