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I have a nut allergy. can touching certain dog food containing nuts, or using cosmetics with shea nut oil cause a reaction?
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Absoluerlu: Any contact no matter what the source or mixture can cause a reaction.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: Be careful -- this is why child care centers, schools, etc ban nuts --- even minimal contact can trigger a reaction
Answered 9/12/2014
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