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There are several different types of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts that may result in cross-reaction in individuals with pollen allergies. The type of fruit, vegetable or nut often depends on the type of pollen allergy. Allergen and fruit, vegetable and nut cross-reactions include:
Type of allergy |
Potential cross reactions |
| Birch tree pollen |
almonds, apples, apricots, carrots, celery, cherries, coriander, fennel, hazelnuts, kiwi, nectarines, parsley, parsnips, peach, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, prunes, walnuts |
| Grass pollen |
celery, melon (watermelon), oranges, peaches, tomatoes |
| Ragweed pollen |
bananas, melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew), gourd family (cucumber, zucchini and squash) |
| Alder pollen |
celery, pears, apples, almonds, cherries, hazelnuts, peaches, parsley |
| Mugwort pollen |
celery, fennel, carrots, parsley, coriander sunflower, peppers |
People with ragweed pollen allergies may also experience a cross-reaction when consuming sunflower seeds, echinacea or chamomile tea.

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