Sleepingsquirrel
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"Peanut Allergies
The real danger for peanut allergy sufferers is accidental consumption of peanut products, although mild reactions may occur if peanuts come into contact with the skin. Simply smelling peanuts or peanut butter cannot cause an allergic reaction. In one controlled study, 30 children with a significant peanut allergy were exposed to peanut butter by either smelling it for one minute or actually pressing the peanut butter onto the skin for one minute. About 1/3 of the children experienced a reddening or flaring of the skin, but none of the children experienced a respiratory or anaphylactic reaction. Another study concluded, “Casual exposure to peanut butter is unlikely to elicit significant allergic reactions.”
Refined peanut oil does not contain the peanut protein and does not pose a risk to people with peanut allergies. Unrefined peanut oil, which may also be called ‘gourmet’, ‘aromatic’ or ‘cold pressed’, may contain peanut proteins so they should be avoided. The vast majority of peanut oil available to consumers and foodservice is highly refined oil and presents no risk.
About 0.6% of the American population has a peanut allergy, and about 0.1% of the American population is believed to be subject to a life-threatening peanut allergy. For the remainder of the population, peanuts and peanut butter continue to be a popular, nutritious and economical food.
- See more at: http://peanutbutterlovers.com/allergies/#sthash.G9c2dIOF.dpuf"
This really takes some of the fear out of this peanut problem and squarely places it with the allergy sufferer.
The real danger for peanut allergy sufferers is accidental consumption of peanut products, although mild reactions may occur if peanuts come into contact with the skin. Simply smelling peanuts or peanut butter cannot cause an allergic reaction. In one controlled study, 30 children with a significant peanut allergy were exposed to peanut butter by either smelling it for one minute or actually pressing the peanut butter onto the skin for one minute. About 1/3 of the children experienced a reddening or flaring of the skin, but none of the children experienced a respiratory or anaphylactic reaction. Another study concluded, “Casual exposure to peanut butter is unlikely to elicit significant allergic reactions.”
Refined peanut oil does not contain the peanut protein and does not pose a risk to people with peanut allergies. Unrefined peanut oil, which may also be called ‘gourmet’, ‘aromatic’ or ‘cold pressed’, may contain peanut proteins so they should be avoided. The vast majority of peanut oil available to consumers and foodservice is highly refined oil and presents no risk.
About 0.6% of the American population has a peanut allergy, and about 0.1% of the American population is believed to be subject to a life-threatening peanut allergy. For the remainder of the population, peanuts and peanut butter continue to be a popular, nutritious and economical food.
- See more at: http://peanutbutterlovers.com/allergies/#sthash.G9c2dIOF.dpuf"
This really takes some of the fear out of this peanut problem and squarely places it with the allergy sufferer.
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Carries a purse full of assorted anti-biotic/microbal wipes and lotions. Since birth, she constantly swabbed down her kids in that crap. Even to this day, she makes her HIGH SCHOOL son wipe down after pretty much anything. He has to wipe down after playing baseball before he can get in the car.
The girl across the hall thinks we're terrible parents but our daughter is fine.