Allergy to sesame seeds is now the 9th most common
food allergy worldwide.
The rates of sesame allergy among children are particularly high......ranking 4th in Australia, behind egg, milk and peanut allergies and 3rd in Israel, where sesame foods like halva and tahini are popular and are often recommended for babies because of their high protein and iron content.
An allergy to sesame seeds can cause any of the typical food allergy symptoms, including
* vomiting
* nausea
* diarrhea
* stomach cramps
* hives
* skin rash
* headaches
* wheezing
* sneezing
* congestion
* coughing
* runny nose
If your baby displays ANY of these symptoms after eating foods containing sesame seeds or oil - however mild the reaction - you should seek medical advice at once. A future reaction could be a lot more severe.