@ Allergy Issue

[irishbride2]

So DS is allergic to dairy and strawberries. We had a pre-packaged dinner tonight because we had a crazy day, but all of the ingredients are benign things. Jack had a HUGE reaction. Hives everywhere. Would you assume that something was incorrectly labeled? (although I googled it and found nothing) or would you think it was time to get back to the specialist to retest for something new?

[y4m]

Anything interesting in the ingredients? Either one of the major allergens or something new for him?

[summer]

I would at least call the specialist and see what they say? I get nervous when new allergic reactions spring up.

[irishbride2]

Sept 28, 2014 16:28:03 GMT -5 y4m said:

Anything interesting in the ingredients? Either one of the major allergens or something new for him?

Everything was boring. And it was one of those "whole" food type of things so the ingredients were all things I've heard of and are mainstream.

[samanthamkm]

Sometimes food is processed in the same plant as a known allergy and you could get cross contamination.

[ringstrue]

When was he last tested? Some allergies have "relatives" with similar plants, so if you are allergic to one you can also be allergic to those things as well. This is the case for several plant allergies. Were there other fruits in the meal?

[irishbride2]

It contained:Brown rice, grilled seasoned white meat chicken (seasoning: water, potato starch, sea salt), sugar snap peas, carrots, broccoli, red and green peppers, tamari sauce (water, soybeans, salt) Brown sugar, honey, corn, starch, ginger, garlic. 

He was last tested in March. 

[y4m]

How often does he have soy?

[ringstrue]

What was his reaction like? Itchy/hives or digestive stuff?

Were the veggies pre-cooked or was it one of those flash frozen/steam them in the microwave-type deals? I ask cause some veggies lose some allergenic properties when cooked for long enough.

[irishbride2]

Sept 28, 2014 18:39:10 GMT -5 y4m said:

How often does he have soy?

He drinks soy and almond milk. H thinks maybe it's soy but it's contact? The food was all over his body, but that's not an issue when he drinks soy milk.

[irishbride2]

Sept 28, 2014 18:51:40 GMT -5 ringstrue said:

What was his reaction like? Itchy/hives or digestive stuff?

Were the veggies pre-cooked or was it one of those flash frozen/steam them in the microwave-type deals? I ask cause some veggies lose some allergenic properties when cooked for long enough.

Steam in the bag. 

Hives everywhere. All over his body.

[asilsjf]

Since he sounds allergy prone, does he have other allergies (seasonal/environmental)? Any chance he was exposed to anything out of the ordinary?

[ringstrue]

Ok I'll give you my not-a-doc but I read a lot about allergies and have a few weird ones, response:

Considering it was a steamer bag and hives, IMO that points to another plant allergy. I forget how old he is but if he is still under 3 kids bodies can freak out over a food that they won't have a problem with later. Dd had a hive explosion all over from lemon juice once And then never again. Also many plant allergies are not severe and not a anaphylaxis risk.

I'd take the ingredient list to the doc and get him tested for what the doc feels the most likely culprits are and then go from there. I'm guessing he already tested negative for soy?