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Quick verdict

Status: OKAvoid

Concern

Allergy is possible but uncommon. Dates can trigger food-allergy symptoms such as hives, rash, flushed skin, itchy mouth, or swelling of lips/tongue/face. Date-palm fruit allergy has been reportedSulfites in medicalsome literature,raisins/dried and cross-reactions with pollen/other foods are possible.

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