According to a report from the Associated Press on January 26th cited by Overseas Network, the incident occurred on the 11th in New York, USA. 25-year-old British professional dancer Orla Bassendale died of severe peanut allergy after eating cookies. It is reported that related cookies are not labeled as containing peanut ingredients.
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The retailer involved announced on the 23rd that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has intervened in the matter and will be recalled in Connecticut from November 6 to December 31, 2023. Vanilla Florentine cookies sold in Danbury and Newington stores. The company said it has sold about 500 packages of holiday cookies.
reported that 25-year-old Orla is an excellent ballet, modern dance and Irish dance dancer. Performed at New York Fashion Week and Lincoln Center.
▲British dancer Orla Bassendale
After seeing this news
many netizens left messages
I am also troubled by allergies
And the allergens are different
Why did I just eat peanuts?
There would be such a big reaction,
would even lose his life?
30% to 40% of people in the world are troubled by allergies
Data shows that about 30% to 40% of people in the world are troubled by various allergies, of which about 250 million people have food allergies.
According to statistics, one in 20 children worldwide is allergic to food, while the ratio of food allergies among adults is 50:1. In addition to peanuts, major allergens include seafood, milk, and eggs.
As one of the important food allergens, peanuts can cause extremely severe allergic symptoms. In severe cases, respiratory obstruction may lead to shock.
Statistics show that 90% of deaths caused by food allergies are caused by peanuts. In the UK, 1 in 200 people are allergic to peanuts. Some people can develop severe allergic reactions from even tiny amounts of peanuts or peanut oil.
Wu Yongning, chairman of the Food Authenticity and Traceability Branch of the Chinese Society of Food Science and Technology and chief technical engineer of the National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center, previously told the media that as of April 2016, it had been recognized and named by the International Federation of Immunization and the World Health Organization. There are a total of 297 food allergens. Among them, there are 205 plant-derived food allergens in 62 categories and 92 animal-derived food allergens in 40 categories.
Wang Zixi, an attending physician at the Department of Allergy (Allergy) at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said, "Humans may be allergic to almost any food. The most common food allergens include: eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soybeans and Wheat, according to statistics, these 8 food allergens account for about 90% of the total reactions. ”
What are the symptoms of food allergy
. Skin symptoms
The symptoms of food allergy are most likely to appear on the skin, such as skin flushing. , itching, congestion, urticaria, angioedema.
. Gastrointestinal symptoms
Gastrointestinal symptoms are also common after food allergies, such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
. Nervous system symptoms
Some people have allergic reactions in the nervous system, causing fatigue, anxiety, dizziness, and headaches. In severe cases, hypotension, anaphylactic shock, unconsciousness, difficulty breathing, etc. may occur, and may even be life-threatening.
. Respiratory symptoms
People with severe allergies may also develop respiratory symptoms, such as laryngeal edema, hoarseness, suffocation, etc., which are the main causes of death.
It is worth noting that the above situations can occur individually or simultaneously.
To prevent food allergies, the most important thing is to "hide"
In the face of food allergies, there is currently no effective treatment. Once you are diagnosed with a food allergy, the best treatment is to actively avoid eating this food and any food containing this ingredient.
Doctors remind that once you find "signs" of food allergy, you must see a doctor in time to check for allergens to avoid serious allergic reactions.
However, experts remind that for food allergies, one cannot blindly rely on a certain test and easily draw conclusions. Patients with suspected food allergies need to collect a complete medical history by an experienced allergy (allergic) specialist, combined with examination. As a result, careful differential diagnosis is made.
For people diagnosed with food allergies, it is best to carry epinephrine with you, as a life-saving drug. Severe allergic reactions can even be life-threatening, so you should go to the hospital in time.
If you want to control allergic diseases, in addition to following the doctor's instructions and standardizing treatment, you must also start with living habits, eating habits, etc., especially maintaining a good attitude.
Source: Fujian Health News Comprehensive China News Service, Overseas Network, Yangcheng School, CCTV News Client, Netizen Comments, etc.
