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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2026

Cumin anaphylaxis and allergy to spices in pediatrics: a case report and literature review.

Benedetta Pessina, Enrico Masiello, Mattia Giovannini, Maria Chiara Bardasi, Simona Barni, Francesco Catamerò, Angela Klain, Giulia Liccioli, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Elio Novembre and 4 more

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Benedetta Pessina *Pediatric Unit, Rho and Garbagnate Milanese Hospital, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST)-Rhodense, Milan, Italy.
Enrico Masiello *Pediatric Unit Dipartimento di Emergenza e Accettazione (DEA) I "Presidio Ospedaliero (P.O.) Dono Svizzero" Formia, Asl Latina Sud, Latina, Italy.
Mattia GiovanniniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Maria Chiara BardasiPediatric Unit, Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
Simona BarniAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Francesco CatameròDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Angela KlainDipartimento della Donna, del Bambino e di Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Giulia LiccioliAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Michele Miraglia Del GiudiceDipartimento della Donna, del Bambino e di Chirurgia Generale e Specialistica, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy.
Elio NovembreDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Lucrezia SartiAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Leonardo TomeiAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Claudia VallerianiImmunology Laboratory, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
Francesca MoriAllergy Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, Florence, Italy.

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Abstract

While spice allergies are rarely documented in children, spices are becoming an increasingly common allergen in pre-packaged foods. Current literature reports contradictory findings regarding the risk of severe reactions in pediatric patients, with some evidence suggesting that small amounts of spices usually used in home-cooked meals may be safe for children. However, allergens, such as spices, are increasingly used in the food industry, coupled with diverse culinary habits and customs, necessitates a re-evaluation of this risk. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of cumin anaphylaxis via inhalation in a pediatric patient. Spice allergies should be suspected in patients with allergic manifestations occurring briefly after the consumption or inhalation of multiple different and unrelated foods. Our experience indicates that prick-by-prick tests with spice powders are helpful and should be recommended as part of the diagnostic workup to investigate this peculiar type of food allergy and prevent misdiagnosis of idiopathic anaphylaxis. Limited data concerning the reliability of skin tests with native spices and extracts are available in the literature. Native spices could contain irritant agents leading to false-positive results, but standardized case-control studies are currently lacking. New techniques can be used in the diagnostic process; however, they still need to be validated and integrated into clinical practice. Further investigation is required to quantify the impact of spice allergies on the pediatric population, especially in today's multiethnic societies.

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AllergensAnaphylaxisCuminumFood HypersensitivitySpicesAdolescentFemaleHumansSkin TestsAllergensanaphylaxiscuminfood allergyfood-induced anaphylaxisinhalationpediatricspice allergyspices

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