New risks from ancient food dyes: cochineal red allergy.
This study reports an unusual case of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to Cochineal red or Carmine red, a coloring agent of natural origin. Although the risk of anaphylactic reactions is well known, since the nineties the use of this additive seems to be nowadays on the rise. The problem of labeling of additives used in handmade food products is highlighted.
Allergy Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino IST, Genova, Italy. E-mail: susanna.voltolini@hsanmartino.it.
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Voltolini
Allergy Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino IST, Genova, Italy.
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Pellegrini
Allergy Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino IST, Genova, Italy.
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Contatore
Allergy Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino IST, Genova, Italy.
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Bignardi
Allergy Department, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino IST, Genova, Italy.
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Minale
D000328:Adult; D002329:Carmine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005505:Food Coloring Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D012306:Risk
D005505:Food Coloring Agents; D002329:Carmine
Carmine red; Cochineal red; anaphylaxis; dyes; food additives