DO YOU SUSPECT A MUSTARD ALLERGY?

While a mustard allergy isn’t seen as often as many other food allergies, mustard is among the most common spice allergies. Mustard can cause your body to overreact when you eat, touch, or inhale it. Symptoms can range from gastrointestinal issues to hives, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Like any allergic reaction, a mustard allergy can lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Since mustard is a common condiment and culinary ingredient, it’s important to receive a diagnosis if you suspect you may have this allergy and carry an epinephrine pen at all times in case you accidentally ingest mustard. Mustard is found in pickled foods, deli meats, sausages, curries, salad dressings, sauces, snacks like chips, and much more.

P.S. A mustard allergy is usually to the mustard seed; however, canola oil (made from rapeseed) may also cause a reaction in people with a mustard allergy.

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