Seed allergy

[RN4kids18]

So I know most major seeds than can cause anaphylaxis with a seed allergy. There's sesame, poppy, flax, and sunflower. What about mustard, buckwheat? Etc.? Can you share your knowledge with me please! Also oils that are a big no no for seed allergies!!

[pedi_nurse]

I have a student allergic to fennel seeds.

ETA: He's also allergic to sesame, which is what he had anaphylaxis with. The fennel was a blood test finding.

[BrisketRN, BSN, RN]

I always ask parents to have the doctor list out which seeds. Usually "all seeds" isn't actually every seed.

[ruby_jane, BSN, RN]

I learned a new thing today! Seeds are a thing. Wow. I would love to see the allergy report.

[OldDude]

I have a student allergic to fennel seeds.

ETA: He's also allergic to sesame, which is what he had anaphylaxis with. The fennel was a blood test finding.

I've never even heard of a fennel seed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flare, ASN, BSN]

Then you've never had really good rye bread. The best kind has fennel seeds in it.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

Then you've never had really good rye bread. The best kind has fennel seeds in it.

Truth spoken right here!

[marienm, RN, CCRN]

Rye bread here has caraway seeds in it, but fennel seeds are in Italian foods like sausage and in a lot of Indian foods. I do have a friend who is allergic/intolerant of mustard in all forms (GI distress). As far as I know he only has the one seed allergy, no cross-reactivity.

[jess11RN]

On a semi-related note, there is works within the FDA to mandate the labeling of sesame on any food that contains it. So, instead of a "top 8 allergen" list, there will hopefully be a "top 9" list soon.

[grammy1]

Then you've never had really good rye bread. The best kind has fennel seeds in it.

Doesn't rye have caraway seeds? Fennel seeds are a licorice or anise flavored seed used in sausage and a lot of Italian dishes.