Why does the FOODStats report show elevated antibody levels to banana when the patient never eats bananas?
Banana is a common ingredient found in many fruit shakes, smoothies, and baked goods. With a suspect reaction to banana, consider a possible cross-reaction to natural rubber latex. Sensitization to latex has extensive cross-reactivity with certain foods, particularly banana, which may lead to clinical allergic reactions. Rubber latex is a common ingredient found in balloons, appliance cords, hearing aids, swimwear, condoms, rubber bands, and bandages.
