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Allergic Reactions to Walnuts

Published Sep,12 2011 | By Judy Wolfe

Nine of every 10 food allergies results from sensitivity to any one of eight foods, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration reports. Tree walnuts and other tree nuts are among these eight food allergens. A walnut allergy typically lasts a lifetime.