Celery

One of the 14 classified allergenic substances in the EU. Celery can be linked to pollen food syndrome – proteins in pollen are similar to that in the food. This can start with hay fever type symptoms. Dry ingredient mixes, flavourings, crisps, snacks, celery, celery. More prevalent in central European countries, rare in the UK. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Celeriac is a variety of the same species therefore an allergen.

For more allergen control information, see Management of Allergens How-To.