Food allergy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004577",
  "term": "Food allergy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An adverse immune response to specific food proteins, triggered by the body's immune system mistakenly identifying them as harmful. This reaction can range from mild symptoms like hives or digestive upset to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis. Common food allergens include peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1225 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/food-allergy/"
}