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Anything that contains peanut
Anything that contains peanut protein can cause a potential allergic reaction in a person with a peanut allergy.
It depends largely upon the individual, how serious their allergies are, and how they are allergic. For example: by ingestion, contact on hands to eyes-nose-mouth, or by inhalation (which is not common).
Hulls can have peanut protein on them. The average individual could probably touch them without reaction (maybe local reaction-hives on the skin), but if the person puts his/her hands to his/her eyes, nose or mouth OR it inhalation allergic--there could be a reaction.
Most people with peanut allergies avoid ALL peanut products. It's not worth the risk.
I should mention that age makes a difference as well. I would not want a 5 yr old or young child touching any peanut product due to the fact that they are often touching their faces.
Hope that helps!
Ruth
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yes it helps , my main
yes it helps , my main concern is with a public garden that was mulched with Peanut Hulls, was hoping as time goes by the proteins will lessen and the Gardens will be less prone to cause any problems for those who may come in contact with , such as people working in Garden.
thanks Again
Susan, That's a tough one.
Susan,
That's a tough one. You'd really be better asking an allergist or scientist or actually sending some of the mulch away to get tested for peanut protein.
I think you are right, as time goes on--the protein should in theory wash away. But if you are continuing to add peanut hulls, that might be an issue.
For people who are employed--I suppose I would let them know so that they can make their own choice as to whether to work there or not.