Tyson Chicken

Hi Holly, sometimes our kids have reactions and we can never trace to what it is.

That being said-does your son have a sesame allergy? Sesame is often an ingredient in breadcrumbs but is not in the top 8 allergens listed. Also, sesame can be part of natural flavoring.

My thought is he had a reaction to the natural flavoring which could be 1 of many things. Was Tyson able to tell you what was in it?

It's also possible that it was a cross contamination issue depending on what is also made in the plant or on that line.

If you really want to get to the bottom of it, I'd call Tyson again and ask them what else is made in that facility and on that line.

But again-you might not get to the bottom of it. If you can't get good answers from Tyson, you might want to consider staying away from that chicken.

Hope that helps!
Ruth

This sounds familiar! Isn't that nerve-wracking? Don't know about sea salt allergy...

This has happened to us with Bell & Evans Chicken nuggets and also Gortons fish sticks. No peanuts in either facility. I could never figure it out! My solution: just avoid it! I'd mark Tyson's off your safe list. We switched to Ian's Natural chicken nuggets and fish sticks and have had no more hives. Worth a try!

Jennifer B
www.foodallergybuzz.com

Well, thank you both for your comments. It's so scary!! My son's school ended up calling shortly after I posted yesterday and he was covered in hives again. We went straight to the doctors office and are looking into many things before blood work is done again next week. I also had purchased, but didn't think until I started writing everything down last night Tangy Sunny D. He has never had the "tangy" kind before and almost instantly this morning his mouth was covered. After reviewing the Sunny D smooth which he has had before no problems, there is no difference in the ingredients VERY ODD since it taste different. I am giong to call shortly to see if the company can shed any light. Thanks again!

Well, the Sunny D went down the drain and there have not been any more reactions (knock on wood) since.....he went for blood work Friday and we will have test back by the end of the week. Thank gooddess, I didn't think I was going to make it...:)

Just an update....Still no more reactions.....however we were at the allergist office yesterday and the doctor said there was another child around the same time we were there last who had the same problem with Tangy Sunny D. I think it will be one of those things we never figure out....but a heads up to others. No Tangy Sunny D for us.