New risks from ancient food dyes: cochineal red allergy.

Abstract

This study reports an unusual case of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to Cochineal red or Carmine red, a coloring agent of natural origin. Although the risk of anaphylactic reactions is well known, since the nineties the use of this additive seems to be nowadays on the rise. The problem of labeling of additives used in handmade food products is highlighted.

• Authors: S Voltolini, S Pellegrini, M Contatore, D Bignardi, P Minale
• Journal: European annals of allergy and clinical immunology (Eur Ann Allergy Clin Immunol) Vol. 46 Issue 6 Pg. 232-3 (Nov 2014) ISSN: 1764-1489 [Print] Italy
• PMID: 25398168 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Food Coloring Agents
• Carmine

Topics

• Adult
• Carmine (adverse effects)
• Female
• Food Coloring Agents (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Hypersensitivity (etiology)
• Risk