With summer in full swing, you may be attending BBQs, potlucks, and more social gatherings around food. In this month’s Ask the Allergist, we’re doing a special roundup of topics related to foods you might see at gatherings. Learn about whether imitation crab is safe with a crustacean allergy, and how coconut in its many forms might affect someone with a coconut allergy. We also look at the rise of red meat allergy caused by tick bites in Canada, and whether probiotics are safe for those with a milk allergy.
If someone has a coconut allergy, do they need to avoid coconut in all its forms (e.g. coconut oil, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut meat)?
Red meat allergy from a tick bite is on the rise in Canada. What are the signs and symptoms?
If I have milk allergy, do I need to avoid probiotics?
