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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are not common food allergens (Big 8)?
A
milk and eggs
B
lettuce and cucumbers
C
wheat and tree nuts
D
fish and crustacean shell
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most uncommon food allergens include bananas, beef, carrots, celery, corn, fish, garlic, ham, honey, lamb, lemon, lobster, malt, onion, orange, pork, pineapple, rice, salmon, shrimp, sugar, turkey, and vanilla.

Detailed explanation-2: -Honey. Some people are allergic to honey, but it is not considered one of the “big 8".

Detailed explanation-3: -Lettuce allergy is not frequently reported in the literature, but is found in clinical practice, predominantly in the southern part of Europe. Lettuce may induce symptoms of food allergy, in particular oral allergy syndrome, in sensitised individuals. Adverse reactions may be severe, resulting in anaphylaxis.

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