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Where did all these peanut allergies come from?

Asked by Charles (4823points) January 12th, 2012

It seems like every time I turn around I hear about another child with a serious peanut (or other) allergy problem.

I hear about classrooms and schools that ban peanuts and other products from the premises.

Where did all of these come from?

In my childhood (60s/70s) I don’t recall knowing or even hearing of a single child with a peanut allergy. When I talk to people in my age group or older, they also report the same thing.

Its something that puzzles me.

Does anyone know what has caused this change?

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