Although carrot allergy is uncommon, it can cause serious complications for some people. Occasionally, a whole-body reaction, called anaphylaxis, may occur. Anaphylaxis can happen even if you've only had mild allergic reactions to carrots in the past. It's potentially fatal and requires immediate medical attention.
What are the symptoms of a carrot allergy?
Raw carrots can trigger an itchy mouth, swollen lips and a scratchy throat in people with a condition known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Yet many people with a carrot allergy are able to eat cooked carrots.
What vegetables can trigger allergies?
Vegetables that have been reported to have caused allergic reactions include the following: Aubergine, beetroot, cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, mushroom, onion, peppers, sweetcorn and potato (recently we were made aware of potato starch being used as an anti-caking agent in a pizza).
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