Sulphites : one of the ten priority food allergens / developed in consultation with Allergy/Asthma Information Association, Anaphylaxis Canada, Association québécoise des allergies alimentaires, Canadian...: H164-156/8-2012E

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"Allergic reactions are severe adverse reactions that occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to a particular allergen. These reactions may be caused by food, insect stings, latex, medications and other substances. In Canada, the ten priority food allergens are peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachio nuts and walnuts), sesame seeds, milk, eggs, seafood (fish, crustaceans and shellfish), soy, wheat, sulphites (a food additive) and mustard. Although sulphites do not cause a true allergic reaction, sulphite-sensitive people may experience similar reactions as those with food allergies. Those who have asthma are most at risk to sulphite sensitivity and other forms of sulphite reactions"--p. [1].

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Health Products and Food Branch.
Title Sulphites : one of the ten priority food allergens / developed in consultation with Allergy/Asthma Information Association, Anaphylaxis Canada, Association québécoise des allergies alimentaires, Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Paper
Other formats Electronic-[English]
Note(s) Title from cover.
Issued also in French under title: Sulfites : un des dix allergènes alimentaires prioritaires.
Publishing information Ottawa : Health Canada, [2012]
Binding Pamphlet
Description 1 folded sheet ([8 p.]) : photographs ; 23 cm.
ISBN 978-1-100-21159-6
Catalogue number
  • H164-156/8-2012E
Departmental catalogue number HC Pub.: 120132
Subject terms Allergies
Food processing
Food safety
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