The four common foods researchers want added to allergen list

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"Peanuts are the most commonly known food to trigger a severe allergic reaction, but scientists are warning of a new wave of problematic foods. Food packaging in the UK and EU already lists the most common 14 allergens for people to be aware of - these include peanuts, shellfish, soya beans, milk and eggs. However, at least four more should be added to the mandatory risk list, according to a study by Dominique Sabouraud-Leclerc, lead investigator for the Allergy Vigilance Network."

"Findings published in the journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy suggested goat's and sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas-lentil, and pine nuts should be added to the risk list. Others of concern included kiwi fruit, apples and bee products such as honey, edible pollen, and royal jelly. Food packaging in the UK and EU already lists the most common 14 allergens for people to be aware of (PA) There were 3,000 cases of food-induced anaphylaxis, a severe and life-threatening reaction, reported to the Allergy Vigilance Network in Europe betwee"

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting across issues like reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and relies on donations while keeping content free of paywalls. The outlet investigates financial and political topics and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. Peanuts remain the most commonly known trigger of severe allergic reactions, but scientists warn of an increase in problematic foods. UK and EU packaging currently lists 14 common allergens. A study led by Dominique Sabouraud-Leclerc recommends adding goat's and sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas-lentil and pine nuts, and flags kiwi, apples and bee products as concerns. The Allergy Vigilance Network recorded 3,000 cases of food-induced anaphylaxis in Europe.

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