Frequency and Severity of Allergic Reactions to Non‐Mandatory Labelled Allergenic Foods—Data From Two Large European Cohorts

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the frequency and severity of allergic reactions caused by non-mandatory labelled allergenic foods.
• Analysis of allergy cases reported in two large European cohorts.
• Identification of specific foods linked to severe allergic reactions.
• Monitoring trends in food allergen exposure over time.
• Severe allergic reactions were frequent with sunflower seed, pine nut, pea, and lentil.
• Increasing reactions were noted for fenugreek and pumpkin seed.
• Findings indicate the need for monitoring and potential labelling revisions.