Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million adults and children, and sesame is often a hidden ingredient in foods
Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million children and adults in the U.S., more than previously known, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.
But sesame labeling is currently not required by law as are the other top eight allergens like peanut and milk, and is often labeled in a potentially confusing manner, such as tahini. This increases the risk of accidental ingestion.
The new study provides the first up-to-date estimates on the current prevalence of sesame allergy among U.S. children and adults in all 50 states.
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