Food

Last updated at 13:26 16 April 2004


Nut allergies are most common with 500,000 people said to suffer from severe and potentially fatal reactions.

Reports of sensitivity to other foods including wheat, red meat and shellfish have become increasingly common.

There have also been claims of increased intolerance to foods such as kiwi fruit and avocados.

However, many experts suggest this should be viewed with scepticism.

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