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To: acoulterfan

Ouch! I check every fruit drink and mixed fruit before I buy it to make sure it doesn’t contain mangoes. I have always been highly allergic to poison ivy but never knew about mango. Many years ago, before they were common in grocery stores, I ate a fresh mango and my whole face and mouth broke out. The Dr. thought I had some unknown disease. It was b-a-d. Never again.


15 posted on 01/11/2010 11:54:13 AM PST by bgill (The framers of the US Constitution established an entire federal government in 18 pages.)
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To: bgill

“Mango peel contains urushiol, the chemical in poison ivy and poison sumac that can cause urushiol-induced contact dermatitis in susceptible people.[28] Cross-reactions between mango contact allergens and urushiol have been observed.[29] Those with a history of poison ivy or poison oak may be most at risk for an allergic reaction to mango skin.[30] This compound is also present in mango leaves and vines. During mango’s primary season, it is the most common source of plant dermatitis in Hawaii.”

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mango


18 posted on 01/11/2010 11:58:03 AM PST by bgill (The framers of the US Constitution established an entire federal government in 18 pages.)
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