common-allergies-js/data/food-allergies.json

An NPM package to import common allergies in a JavaScript application

[
  {
    "id": "peanut-001",
    "name": "Peanuts",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Legume",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives or skin rash", "Nausea, stomach cramps", "Runny or stuffy nose", "Shortness of breath", "Anaphylaxis (in severe cases)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Tree nuts", "Legumes"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "2%", "adults": "0.6%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Peanut butter", "Many baked goods", "Some Asian cuisines", "Certain candy bars"],
    "medicalName": "Arachis hypogaea allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test for IgE antibodies", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, emergency epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "shellfish-002",
    "name": "Shellfish",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Seafood",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling of face, lips, tongue", "Difficulty breathing", "Digestive problems", "Dizziness"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Different types of shellfish", "Sometimes mollusks"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "0.6%", "adults": "2.8%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Shrimp", "Crab", "Lobster", "Crawfish", "Foods with shellfish extract"],
    "medicalName": "Crustacean shellfish allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Strict avoidance, emergency medication"
  },
  {
    "id": "dairy-005",
    "name": "Dairy",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Animal product",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Wheezing", "Vomiting", "Digestive problems", "Bloody stools (in infants)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Rarely beef"],
    "prevalence": {"infants": "2-3%", "adults": "0.1-0.5%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Milk", "Cheese", "Yogurt", "Butter", "Ice cream", "Many processed foods"],
    "medicalName": "Cow's milk protein allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, milk alternatives"
  },
  {
    "id": "egg-007",
    "name": "Eggs",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Animal product",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Skin reactions (hives, eczema)", "Stomach pain", "Vomiting", "Diarrhea", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Sometimes poultry"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "2%", "adults": "0.2%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Whole eggs", "Egg whites", "Egg yolks", "Baked goods containing eggs", "Mayonnaise"],
    "medicalName": "Egg allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, epinephrine auto-injector for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "soy-008",
    "name": "Soy",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Legume",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Swelling of lips, face, tongue", "Runny nose", "Difficulty breathing"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other legumes (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "0.4%", "adults": "0.3%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Soybeans", "Soy milk", "Tofu", "Edamame", "Soy sauce", "Many processed foods"],
    "medicalName": "Soy allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "wheat-009",
    "name": "Wheat",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives or rash", "Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea", "Runny nose", "Watery eyes", "Difficulty breathing"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grains (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "0.4%", "adults": "0.1%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Bread", "Pasta", "Cereal", "Baked goods", "Many sauces and processed foods"],
    "medicalName": "Wheat allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, gluten-free alternatives"
  },
  {
    "id": "treenuts-010",
    "name": "Tree Nuts",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Nut",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling of face, lips, tongue", "Difficulty breathing", "Stomach cramps", "Vomiting"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Peanuts (often co-exist)", "Different types of tree nuts"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "1.8%", "adults": "1.2%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Almonds", "Walnuts", "Cashews", "Pecans", "Pistachios", "Hazelnuts", "Brazil nuts", "Many baked goods and processed foods"],
    "medicalName": "Tree nut allergy (specify type if possible)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Strict avoidance, emergency epinephrine"
  },
  {
    "id": "fish-011",
    "name": "Fish",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Seafood",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Nausea, vomiting", "Diarrhea", "Difficulty breathing", "Anaphylaxis"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Different types of finned fish"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "0.2%", "adults": "0.4%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Salmon", "Tuna", "Cod", "Flounder", "Fish sticks", "Fish oil supplements"],
    "medicalName": "Fish allergy (specify type if possible)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Strict avoidance, emergency medication"
  },
  {
    "id": "sesame-012",
    "name": "Sesame",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Seed",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Swelling", "Vomiting", "Difficulty breathing"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other seeds (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "0.2%", "adults": "0.1%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Sesame seeds", "Sesame oil", "Tahini", "Hummus", "Many baked goods and Asian dishes"],
    "medicalName": "Sesame allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "mustard-013",
    "name": "Mustard",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling", "Runny nose", "Difficulty breathing", "Gastrointestinal issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other spices in the Brassica family (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"adults": "Up to 0.2%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Mustard (all types)", "Mustard seeds", "Some salad dressings", "Processed meats"],
    "medicalName": "Mustard allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "celery-014",
    "name": "Celery",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Itching in the mouth or throat", "Hives", "Swelling", "Difficulty breathing", "Anaphylaxis (in severe cases)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Apiaceae family (carrots, parsley, etc.)", "Birch pollen (oral allergy syndrome)"],
    "prevalence": {"adults": "Up to 0.5%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked celery", "Celery salt", "Celery juice", "Soups and stews"],
    "medicalName": "Celery allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "lupin-015",
    "name": "Lupin",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Legume",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling", "Asthma", "Rhinitis", "Anaphylaxis"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Peanuts (significant cross-reactivity)"],
    "prevalence": {"Europe": "Increasing prevalence"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Lupin flour", "Lupin beans", "Baked goods containing lupin"],
    "medicalName": "Lupin allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "kiwi-016",
    "name": "Kiwi",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Itching and swelling of the mouth", "Hives", "Swelling of the throat", "Difficulty swallowing", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex", "Banana", "Avocado", "Birch pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"adults": "0.5-1%", "children": "0.2%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh kiwi fruit", "Kiwi juice", "Smoothies containing kiwi", "Fruit salads"],
    "medicalName": "Actinidia chinensis allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "buckwheat-017",
    "name": "Buckwheat",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Pseudocereal",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling of face and mouth", "Respiratory problems", "Gastrointestinal distress", "Anaphylaxis"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Rice (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"Asia": "0.2-0.5%", "Western countries": "Rare but increasing"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Buckwheat flour", "Soba noodles", "Some breakfast cereals", "Galettes (French buckwheat crepes)"],
    "medicalName": "Fagopyrum esculentum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Strict avoidance, emergency medication for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "mango-018",
    "name": "Mango",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis around mouth", "Itching and swelling of lips", "Hives", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Poison ivy", "Cashew", "Pistachio"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh mango", "Mango juice", "Dried mango", "Mango-flavored products", "Some tropical fruit mixes"],
    "medicalName": "Mangifera indica allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for minor reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "sunflowerseed-019",
    "name": "Sunflower Seeds",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Seed",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other seeds", "Mugwort pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "0.1-0.2%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Sunflower seeds", "Sunflower oil", "Sunflower butter", "Some breads with seeds", "Some granola bars"],
    "medicalName": "Helianthus annuus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "apple-020",
    "name": "Apple",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Itching or tingling in the mouth", "Swelling of lips, tongue, and throat", "Hives", "Stomach pain", "Difficulty breathing (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Birch pollen", "Peach", "Cherry", "Almond"],
    "prevalence": {"adults": "2-4% (higher in birch pollen allergic individuals)"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw apples", "Apple juice", "Apple cider", "Apple sauce", "Some fruit snacks"],
    "medicalName": "Malus domestica allergy (Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Often tolerated when cooked, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "corn-021",
    "name": "Corn",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Digestive issues", "Headaches", "Respiratory symptoms", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Grasses", "Rice (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "0.1-0.5%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Corn", "Corn syrup", "Corn starch", "Cornmeal", "Many processed foods with corn derivatives"],
    "medicalName": "Zea mays allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance (challenging due to widespread use), antihistamines"
  },
  {
    "id": "garlic-022",
    "name": "Garlic",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis", "Digestive discomfort", "Hives", "Itching", "Respiratory symptoms (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Onion", "Leeks", "Chives", "Other alliums"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh garlic", "Garlic powder", "Garlic salt", "Many sauces and dressings", "Prepared foods with garlic"],
    "medicalName": "Allium sativum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "avocado-023",
    "name": "Avocado",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Swelling of lips and tongue", "Abdominal pain", "Vomiting", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex", "Banana", "Kiwi", "Chestnut"],
    "prevalence": {"latex-allergic individuals": "30-50%", "general population": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh avocado", "Guacamole", "Dishes containing avocado", "Some dips and spreads"],
    "medicalName": "Persea americana allergy (often part of Latex-Fruit Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, close monitoring if latex allergic"
  },
  {
    "id": "strawberry-024",
    "name": "Strawberry",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching around the mouth", "Swelling of lips and eyelids", "Digestive discomfort", "Anaphylaxis (very rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other berries", "Birch pollen (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"children": "About 0.5%", "adults": "Less common"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh strawberries", "Strawberry jam", "Strawberry-flavored foods", "Some smoothies and juices"],
    "medicalName": "Fragaria ananassa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "chickpea-025",
    "name": "Chickpeas",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Legume",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory distress", "Anaphylaxis (in severe cases)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Lentils", "Peas", "Other legumes"],
    "prevalence": {"Mediterranean countries": "0.5%", "general": "Increasing with popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Hummus", "Falafel", "Chickpea flour", "Some Indian dishes", "Some vegetarian options"],
    "medicalName": "Cicer arietinum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, emergency medication for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "banana-026",
    "name": "Banana",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Itching in the mouth", "Swelling of lips and throat", "Hives", "Stomach cramps", "Wheezing (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex", "Avocado", "Kiwi", "Chestnut"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "0.1-0.2%", "latex-allergic individuals": "Significantly higher"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh bananas", "Dried bananas", "Banana baby food", "Smoothies with banana", "Some baked goods"],
    "medicalName": "Musa acuminata allergy (often part of Latex-Fruit Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "pineapple-027",
    "name": "Pineapple",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral irritation (due to enzymes)", "Hives", "Swelling of mouth and throat", "Nausea", "Diarrhea"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex (sometimes)", "Other tropical fruits"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare true allergy, common irritation from bromelain enzyme"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh pineapple", "Pineapple juice", "Canned pineapple", "Tropical fruit mixes", "Some desserts and marinades"],
    "medicalName": "Ananas comosus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, cooked pineapple often better tolerated"
  },
  {
    "id": "poppy-028",
    "name": "Poppy Seeds",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Seed",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other seeds (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Poppy seeds", "Poppy seed baked goods", "Some bread and bagels", "Certain dressings", "European pastries"],
    "medicalName": "Papaver somniferum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines, epinephrine for severe reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "peach-029",
    "name": "Peach",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome (itching, tingling in the mouth)", "Swelling of lips, tongue, and throat", "Hives", "Asthma symptoms", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Birch pollen", "Apple", "Cherry", "Almond"],
    "prevalence": {"Europe": "Common, especially in birch pollen allergic individuals"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh peaches", "Canned peaches", "Peach juice", "Peach desserts"],
    "medicalName": "Prunus persica allergy (often part of Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked or peeled"
  },
  {
    "id": "grape-030",
    "name": "Grape",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other fruits (rarely)", "Ragweed pollen (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh grapes", "Raisins", "Grape juice", "Wine (sulfite sensitivity is more common than true grape allergy)"],
    "medicalName": "Vitis vinifera allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "plum-031",
    "name": "Plum",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other stone fruits (cherry, apricot, peach)", "Birch pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh plums", "Dried plums (prunes)", "Plum jam", "Plum juice"],
    "medicalName": "Prunus domestica allergy (often part of Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked"
  },
  {
    "id": "apricot-032",
    "name": "Apricot",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other stone fruits (cherry, plum, peach)", "Birch pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh apricots", "Dried apricots", "Apricot jam", "Apricot nectar"],
    "medicalName": "Prunus armeniaca allergy (often part of Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked"
  },
  {
    "id": "cherry-033",
    "name": "Cherry",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other stone fruits (plum, apricot, peach)", "Birch pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh cherries", "Maraschino cherries", "Cherry pie", "Cherry juice"],
    "medicalName": "Prunus avium allergy (often part of Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked"
  },
  {
    "id": "raspberry-034",
    "name": "Raspberry",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other berries", "Birch pollen (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh raspberries", "Raspberry jam", "Raspberry-flavored foods"],
    "medicalName": "Rubus idaeus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "blackberry-035",
    "name": "Blackberry",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other berries", "Birch pollen (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh blackberries", "Blackberry jam", "Blackberry pie"],
    "medicalName": "Rubus fruticosus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "blueberry-036",
    "name": "Blueberry",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other berries (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh blueberries", "Blueberry muffins", "Blueberry jam"],
    "medicalName": "Vaccinium corymbosum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "tomato-037",
    "name": "Tomato",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit (often considered a vegetable)",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Itching", "Eczema", "Asthma symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Grass pollen", "Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon true allergy, irritation more common"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh tomatoes", "Tomato sauce", "Ketchup", "Salsa", "Many processed foods"],
    "medicalName": "Solanum lycopersicum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, antihistamines for mild reactions"
  },
  {
    "id": "potato-038",
    "name": "Potato",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Potatoes (all forms)", "Potato starch", "Potato chips", "French fries"],
    "medicalName": "Solanum tuberosum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked extensively"
  },
  {
    "id": "sweetpotato-039",
    "name": "Sweet Potato",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Sweet potatoes (all forms)", "Sweet potato fries", "Sweet potato pies"],
    "medicalName": "Ipomoea batatas allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "carrot-040",
    "name": "Carrot",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Asthma symptoms", "Anaphylaxis (rare)"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Birch pollen", "Celery", "Parsley"],
    "prevalence": {"adults with birch pollen allergy": "Up to 25%"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked carrots", "Carrot juice", "Carrots in soups and stews"],
    "medicalName": "Daucus carota allergy (often part of Oral Allergy Syndrome)",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance, often tolerated when cooked"
  },
  {
    "id": "pea-041",
    "name": "Pea",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Legume",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues", "Asthma symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other legumes (lentils, chickpeas)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Relatively uncommon"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and frozen peas", "Split peas", "Pea protein"],
    "medicalName": "Pisum sativum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "greenbean-042",
    "name": "Green Bean",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other legumes (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and cooked green beans"],
    "medicalName": "Phaseolus vulgaris allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "bellpepper-043",
    "name": "Bell Pepper",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked bell peppers (all colors)"],
    "medicalName": "Capsicum annuum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "grapefruit-044",
    "name": "Grapefruit",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other citrus fruits (orange, lemon, lime)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh grapefruit", "Grapefruit juice"],
    "medicalName": "Citrus paradisi allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "lemon-045",
    "name": "Lemon",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, lime)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh lemons", "Lemon juice", "Lemon zest"],
    "medicalName": "Citrus limon allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "lime-046",
    "name": "Lime",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, lemon)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh limes", "Lime juice", "Lime zest"],
    "medicalName": "Citrus aurantifolia allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "orange-047",
    "name": "Orange",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Fruit",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other citrus fruits (lemon, lime, grapefruit)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh oranges", "Orange juice", "Orange zest"],
    "medicalName": "Citrus sinensis allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "barley-048",
    "name": "Barley",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grains (rye, wheat, oats)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Barley flour", "Barley malt", "Beer", "Some soups"],
    "medicalName": "Hordeum vulgare allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "rye-049",
    "name": "Rye",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grains (barley, wheat, oats)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Rye bread", "Rye flour", "Some cereals"],
    "medicalName": "Secale cereale allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "oats-050",
    "name": "Oats",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grains (barley, wheat, rye)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Oatmeal", "Oat flour", "Granola"],
    "medicalName": "Avena sativa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "rice-051",
    "name": "Rice",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grains (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"Asia": "More common"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Rice (all types)", "Rice flour", "Rice noodles"],
    "medicalName": "Oryza sativa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "quinoa-052",
    "name": "Quinoa",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Pseudocereal",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Beets", "Spinach"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Quinoa grains", "Quinoa flour"],
    "medicalName": "Chenopodium quinoa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "amaranth-053",
    "name": "Amaranth",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Pseudocereal",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Related plants"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Amaranth grains", "Amaranth flour"],
    "medicalName": "Amaranthus species allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "teff-054",
    "name": "Teff",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grasses (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Teff flour", "Injera (Ethiopian flatbread)"],
    "medicalName": "Eragrostis tef allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "sorghum-055",
    "name": "Sorghum",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grasses (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Sorghum flour", "Sorghum syrup"],
    "medicalName": "Sorghum bicolor allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "millet-056",
    "name": "Millet",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Grain",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues", "Respiratory symptoms"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other grasses (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Millet flour", "Millet grains"],
    "medicalName": "Panicum miliaceum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "tapioca-057",
    "name": "Tapioca",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Starch",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Tapioca pearls", "Tapioca flour"],
    "medicalName": "Manihot esculenta starch allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "arrowroot-058",
    "name": "Arrowroot",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Starch",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other starches (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Arrowroot powder"],
    "medicalName": "Maranta arundinacea starch allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "potato-starch-059",
    "name": "Potato Starch",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Starch",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Hives", "Itching", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Potato"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Potato starch"],
    "medicalName": "Solanum tuberosum starch allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "sweet-corn-060",
    "name": "Sweet Corn",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Corn"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Sweet corn kernels", "Creamed corn"],
    "medicalName": "Zea mays var. saccharata allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "spinach-061",
    "name": "Spinach",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other leafy greens (rarely)", "Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked spinach"],
    "medicalName": "Spinacia oleracea allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "lettuce-062",
    "name": "Lettuce",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other leafy greens (rarely)", "Latex (sometimes)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["All types of lettuce"],
    "medicalName": "Lactuca sativa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "onion-063",
    "name": "Onion",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis", "Digestive discomfort", "Hives", "Itching"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Garlic", "Leeks", "Chives", "Other alliums"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked onions", "Onion powder", "Onion salt"],
    "medicalName": "Allium cepa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "leek-064",
    "name": "Leek",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis", "Digestive discomfort", "Hives", "Itching"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Garlic", "Onion", "Chives", "Other alliums"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked leeks"],
    "medicalName": "Allium ampeloprasum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "chive-065",
    "name": "Chive",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis", "Digestive discomfort", "Hives", "Itching"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Garlic", "Onion", "Leeks", "Other alliums"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried chives"],
    "medicalName": "Allium schoenoprasum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "asparagus-066",
    "name": "Asparagus",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the lily family (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked asparagus"],
    "medicalName": "Asparagus officinalis allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "broccoli-067",
    "name": "Broccoli",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked broccoli"],
    "medicalName": "Brassica oleracea var. italica allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "cauliflower-068",
    "name": "Cauliflower",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked cauliflower"],
    "medicalName": "Brassica oleracea var. botrytis allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "cabbage-069",
    "name": "Cabbage",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked cabbage", "Sauerkraut"],
    "medicalName": "Brassica oleracea var. capitata allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "brusselsprouts-070",
    "name": "Brussels Sprouts",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Cooked brussels sprouts"],
    "medicalName": "Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "cucumber-071",
    "name": "Cucumber",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Ragweed pollen", "Melon"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw cucumbers"],
    "medicalName": "Cucumis sativus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "zucchini-072",
    "name": "Zucchini",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other squash (rarely)", "Ragweed pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked zucchini"],
    "medicalName": "Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "pumpkin-073",
    "name": "Pumpkin",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other squash (rarely)", "Ragweed pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Pumpkin flesh", "Pumpkin seeds"],
    "medicalName": "Cucurbita pepo allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "squash-074",
    "name": "Squash (Butternut, Acorn)",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other squash (zucchini, pumpkin)", "Ragweed pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Cooked squash"],
    "medicalName": "Cucurbita moschata/pepo allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "artichoke-075",
    "name": "Artichoke",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Thistle family plants"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Artichoke hearts", "Artichoke leaves"],
    "medicalName": "Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "beetroot-076",
    "name": "Beetroot",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Swiss chard", "Spinach"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked beetroot"],
    "medicalName": "Beta vulgaris allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "radish-077",
    "name": "Radish",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw radishes"],
    "medicalName": "Raphanus sativus allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "turnip-078",
    "name": "Turnip",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other cruciferous vegetables (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked turnips"],
    "medicalName": "Brassica rapa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "parsnip-079",
    "name": "Parsnip",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Celery", "Carrot", "Birch pollen"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Raw and cooked parsnips"],
    "medicalName": "Pastinaca sativa allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "ginger-080",
    "name": "Ginger",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Turmeric", "Cardamom"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried ginger"],
    "medicalName": "Zingiber officinale allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Blood test", "Oral food challenge"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "cinnamon-081",
    "name": "Cinnamon",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Contact dermatitis", "Oral irritation", "Hives", "Swelling"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other spices in the Lauraceae family"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Cinnamon powder", "Cinnamon sticks", "Baked goods with cinnamon"],
    "medicalName": "Cinnamomum verum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "clove-082",
    "name": "Clove",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral irritation", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other spices (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Whole cloves", "Ground cloves"],
    "medicalName": "Syzygium aromaticum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "nutmeg-083",
    "name": "Nutmeg",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral irritation", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Mace"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Ground nutmeg", "Whole nutmeg"],
    "medicalName": "Myristica fragrans allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "cumin-084",
    "name": "Cumin",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Apiaceae family (rarely)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Cumin seeds", "Ground cumin"],
    "medicalName": "Cuminum cyminum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "coriander-085",
    "name": "Coriander (Cilantro)",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice/Herb",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Apiaceae family (celery, carrot)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried coriander leaves and seeds"],
    "medicalName": "Coriandrum sativum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "fennel-086",
    "name": "Fennel",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Vegetable/Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Celery", "Carrot", "Anise"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fennel bulb", "Fennel seeds"],
    "medicalName": "Foeniculum vulgare allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "anise-087",
    "name": "Anise",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Fennel", "Celery", "Carrot"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Anise seeds", "Anise extract"],
    "medicalName": "Pimpinella anisum allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "caraway-088",
    "name": "Caraway",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Apiaceae family (celery, carrot)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Caraway seeds"],
    "medicalName": "Carum carvi allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "dill-089",
    "name": "Dill",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Herb/Spice",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Apiaceae family (celery, carrot)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried dill"],
    "medicalName": "Anethum graveolens allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "oregano-090",
    "name": "Oregano",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Herb",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Lamiaceae family (mint, basil)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried oregano"],
    "medicalName": "Origanum vulgare allergy",
    "testingMethods": ["Skin prick test", "Patch test", "Elimination diet"],
    "treatment": "Avoidance"
  },
  {
    "id": "thyme-091",
    "name": "Thyme",
    "type": "Food",
    "category": "Herb",
    "commonSymptoms": ["Oral allergy syndrome", "Hives", "Swelling", "Digestive issues"],
    "crossReactivity": ["Other members of the Lamiaceae family (mint, basil)"],
    "prevalence": {"general": "Very rare"},
    "avoidFoods": ["Fresh and dried thyme"],
    "medicalName": "Thymus vulgaris alle