sesame allergy
Tahini immune reaction
A sesame allergy is an immune reaction to proteins in sesame seeds, ranging from mild hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Sesame appears in tahini, hummus, many Asian dishes, and bakery products where seeds may be visible on buns or breads.
She carries an EpiPen because of her sesame allergy.
In the U.S., sesame became the ninth major food allergen requiring label disclosure in 2023.
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- nut freeContains no peanuts
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
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