Latex in toothpaste and other surprising places

Since the dermatologist said I had an allergy to rubber, I had the allergist test me for latex. I was never tested for latex before. Although certain items might not show latex as an ingredient, it can be a hidden ingredient. I would not think that latex is in some foods, water bottles you drink out of, freezer bags/cling wrap you store food in, chewing gum, or toothpaste.

"There is strong evidence of the cross-reaction between latex and foods that naturally contain high amounts of chitinase enzymes. If you have a latex allergy, you may very likely be allergic to these foods as well. Processing the fruit with ethylene gas increases these enzymes; organic produce not treated with gas will have fewer allergy-causing compounds.”

"I was surprised to learn that Kraft food handles all their food with latex gloves in the factory, which can deposit hidden latex on the food."


http://blog.onespotallergy.com/2011/02/allergic-to-latex-foods-and-products-t...



High exposure to latex:
Banana, Avocado, Chestnut, Kiwi

Moderate exposure to latex:
Apple, Carrot, Celery, Papaya, Potato, Tomato, Melons