I wouldn't wish a lethal allergy on anyone. FYI, Japanese Barberry bushes provide homes for ticks and they are a popular item sold in the big hardware stores.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/11/13/meat-allergy-tick-bites-alpha-gal-syndrome/87259615007/

#Ticks #Barberry #Vegan #VeganFood #AlpaGal #Meat #RedMeat

First death linked to red meat allergy triggered by tick bites, researchers say

The 47-year-old man, who was not identified, had two severe reactions hours after eating beef in the summer of 2024.

USA TODAY