Hidden Allergens in Foods

Hidden Allergens in Foods :

Deaths in children, adolescents, and adults who ingested foods to which they were highly allergic have been reported.1,2 These deaths are often caused by a "hidden" ingredient in the food to which the individual is allergic.1,3 Yunginger1 suggests that in the United States, more children and adolescents die annually as a result of food-induced anaphylaxis than as a result of insect stings. The majority of these deaths are due to severe allergy to peanut and nuts, and asthma appears to be an important risk factor for this form of allergy.2

Problems relating to some specific foods

1-Eggs
2-Milk
3-Peanuts
4-Soy
5-Wheat