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Can you tell me how come some people with peanut allergies which are legumes are also usually allergic to tree nuts even thoug?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

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Peanut and tree nuts: Since they are usually processed in the same facility or plant, tree nuts can be contaminated with peanut.

Answered 12/12/2020

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A member asked:

Can you tell me how come some people with peanut allergies which are legumes are also usually allergic to tree nuts even thoug?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

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