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How does a person suddenly become allergic to something they have eaten all their lives?
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Possible: There is possible, if that person immune system suffered alterations(disease, medication) also same food can be contaminated with different substances(pesticides, proteins) that can cause severe allergies.
Answered 7/5/2012
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