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Can someone be allergic to pineapple?

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Pineapple allergy is uncommon, but has been reported in children in ghana and in a survey of patients in denmark who had pollen allergy and secondary food allergy. A paper published in 1993 detailed 32 patients in bangladesh who had severe allergic reactions to pineapple.

Answered 6/12/2013

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