Cumin anaphylaxis and allergy to spices in pediatrics: a case report and literature review - Summary - MDSpire

Cumin anaphylaxis and allergy to spices in pediatrics: a case report and literature review

  • By

  • Benedetta Pessina

  • Enrico Masiello

  • Mattia Giovannini

  • Maria Chiara Bardasi

  • Simona Barni

  • Francesco Catamerò

  • Angela Klain

  • Giulia Liccioli

  • Michele Miraglia Del Giudice

  • Elio Novembre

  • Lucrezia Sarti

  • Leonardo Tomei

  • Claudia Valleriani

  • Francesca Mori

  • July 6, 2026

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Objective:

To report the first case of cumin anaphylaxis via inhalation in a pediatric patient and review existing literature on spice allergies in children.

Approach:
  • Case Report: A case report of a 17-year-old girl who experienced anaphylaxis due to cumin inhalation was documented, detailing her medical history and allergy testing results.
Key Findings:
  • Spice allergies are relatively rare in children, with only isolated case reports documented.
  • Anaphylaxis due to spices accounted for 0.7% of food-induced anaphylaxis cases in a recent registry.
  • This report presents the first documented case of cumin anaphylaxis via inhalation in a pediatric patient.
Interpretation:

Spice allergies, including cumin, should be considered in pediatric patients with allergic symptoms following exposure to spices, whether through ingestion or inhalation.

Limitations:
  • Limited data on the prevalence of spice allergies in children.
  • Inaccurate labeling of spices in food products complicates the identification of allergens, potentially leading to misdiagnosis.
Conclusion:

Further investigation is required to better understand the impact of spice allergies on the pediatric population.

Original Source(s)

Cumin anaphylaxis and allergy to spices in pediatrics: a case report and literature review

  • by Benedetta Pessina, Enrico Masiello, Mattia Giovannini, Maria Chiara Bardasi, Simona Barni, Francesco Catamerò, Angela Klain, Giulia Liccioli, Michele Miraglia Del Giudice, Elio Novembre, Lucrezia Sarti, Leonardo Tomei, Claudia Valleriani, Francesca Mori

  • July 6, 2026

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