#Measles are highly contagious & can be quite dangerous, esp to children.
https://www.uchealth.org/today/is-measles-deadly-why-it-is-so-dangerous/

I got 2 kinds of measles at age 2 & had to be hospitalized. As a result I developed a severe cough diagnosed as chronic bronchitis but which I believe was more likely #asthma that plagued me throughout childhood. Along w/a tendency for allergies, incl what later revealed itself to be a sensitivity to #sulfites - commonly associated with #asthma.

I have often wondered how many among those of us
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Floria Dried Apricots Contain Undeclared Sulfites. on the product labeling. Those with asthma or sulfite allergies can develop serious reactions should they consume these apricots. Affected is lot #440090478-15-333 with an expiration date of November 2026. These apricots were sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri, and California. Do not consume these apricots but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Turkana Food Inc. at 908-810-8800. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/turkana-food-inc-recall-flora-dried-apricots-undeclared-sulfites-product-labeling-because-possible #floria #apricots #sulfites #allergy #asthma #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on June 17, 2025: "Floria Dried Apricots Contain Undeclared Sulfites. on the product labeling. Those with asthma or sulfite allergies can develop serious reactions should they consume these apricots. Affected is lot #440090478-15-333 with an expiration date of November 2026. These apricots were sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Maryland, Ohio, Alabama, Missouri, and California. Do not consume these apricots but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Turkana Food Inc. at 908-810-8800. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/turkana-food-inc-recall-flora-dried-apricots-undeclared-sulfites-product-labeling-because-possible #floria #apricots #sulfites #allergy #asthma #recall".

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President Brand Licorice Plum Has Undeclared Sulfites and A Dangerous Food Additive. #president #licoriceplum #sulfites #allergy #Amaranth #recall
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJcbYU9uujm/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "President Brand Licorice Plum Has Undeclared Ingredients This product contains undeclared sulfites but also a color additive, Amaranth (E123), that is unapproved by the FDA. This poses a serious health risk to individuals sensitive to sulfites, potentially causing life-threatening allergic reactions.Don’t use this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact East Trading Inc. at 1-718-857-0008. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/east-trading-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-licorice-plum #president #licoriceplum #sulfites #allergy #Amaranth #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on May 9, 2025: "President Brand Licorice Plum Has Undeclared Ingredients This product contains undeclared sulfites but also a color additive, Amaranth (E123), that is unapproved by the FDA. This poses a serious health risk to individuals sensitive to sulfites, potentially causing life-threatening allergic reactions.Don’t use this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact East Trading Inc. at 1-718-857-0008. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/east-trading-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-licorice-plum #president #licoriceplum #sulfites #allergy #Amaranth #recall".

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Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Have Dangerously Inaccurate Ingredient Labels: #texaspete #habanero #chabanero #buffalo #siracha #sauce #sulfites #recall
https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DIMl7GHNxpT/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Have Dangerously Inaccurate Ingredient Labels Bottles labeled as Habanero Buffalo Sauce may actually contain Sriracha Sauce that contains sulfites not listed on the label. This creates a serious and possibly life-threatening allergic reaction risk for sulfite-sensitive individuals. Other bottles of Sweet CHAbanero Sauce are missing key labeled ingredients including aged red habanero peppers. About 1,050 units were sold across California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont win February and March, 2025. Stop using these recalled products. Return these products to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. No proof of purchase is required. For more information, contact T.W. Garner Food Company at 1-336-231-6417 or via the email [email protected]. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence #texaspete #habanero #chabanero #buffalo #siracha #sauce #sulfites #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on April 8, 2025: "Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Have Dangerously Inaccurate Ingredient Labels Bottles labeled as Habanero Buffalo Sauce may actually contain Sriracha Sauce that contains sulfites not listed on the label. This creates a serious and possibly life-threatening allergic reaction risk for sulfite-sensitive individuals. Other bottles of Sweet CHAbanero Sauce are missing key labeled ingredients including aged red habanero peppers. About 1,050 units were sold across California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont win February and March, 2025. Stop using these recalled products. Return these products to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. No proof of purchase is required. For more information, contact T.W. Garner Food Company at 1-336-231-6417 or via the email [email protected]. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence #texaspete #habanero #chabanero #buffalo #siracha #sauce #sulfites #recall".

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Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Joy Luck Brand Dried Lily Flowers Contain Undeclared Sulfites Those with sulfite allergies or sensitivities could develop serious or life-threatening reactions after consuming this product. These recalled lily flowers were sold at retail outlets nationwide. Those with a sulfite allergy should not consume this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.For more information. About this recall, phone U.S. Trading Company at 1510-781-1818. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/us-trading-company-hayward-ca-recalling-joy-luck-brand-lily-flowers-because-it-may-contain #joyluck #lilyflowers #sulfites #allergy #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on March 13, 2025: "Joy Luck Brand Dried Lily Flowers Contain Undeclared Sulfites Those with sulfite allergies or sensitivities could develop serious or life-threatening reactions after consuming this product. These recalled lily flowers were sold at retail outlets nationwide. Those with a sulfite allergy should not consume this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.For more information. About this recall, phone U.S. Trading Company at 1510-781-1818. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/us-trading-company-hayward-ca-recalling-joy-luck-brand-lily-flowers-because-it-may-contain #joyluck #lilyflowers #sulfites #allergy #recall".

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Paras Premium Golden Raisins contain undeclared sulfur dioxide that is a risk for those sensitive and allergic to sulfites. #paras #raisins #apna #sulfites #allergy #recall
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgI_Sfu6Sz/
Howard G. Smith MD, AM on Instagram: "Paras Premium Golden Raisins Have Sulfites Apna Wholesale Inc now recalls Paras Premium Golden Raisins. The raisins contain undeclared sulfur dioxide. Those sensitive and allergic to sulfites risk severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this product. These sulfite- bearing raisins were sold in New York and Massachusetts at Apna Bazar Farmers Market retail stores. Do not consume these recalled raisins but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Apna Wholesale at 1-516-807-4555. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apna-wholesale-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-paras-premium-golden-raisins #para #raisins #apna #sulfites #allergy #recall"

0 likes, 0 comments - drhowardsmithreports on January 31, 2025: "Paras Premium Golden Raisins Have Sulfites Apna Wholesale Inc now recalls Paras Premium Golden Raisins. The raisins contain undeclared sulfur dioxide. Those sensitive and allergic to sulfites risk severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this product. These sulfite- bearing raisins were sold in New York and Massachusetts at Apna Bazar Farmers Market retail stores. Do not consume these recalled raisins but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Apna Wholesale at 1-516-807-4555. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apna-wholesale-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-paras-premium-golden-raisins #para #raisins #apna #sulfites #allergy #recall".

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What is quercetin and is it causing headaches? A deepdive into red wine

"If you're willing to take a chance, look for an inexpensive, lighter red wine"

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@dfenderman

PS The allergist I had been referred to by my primary care physician agreed I had located the source of my #health issues was most likely #sulfites, but, he said, he wasn't going to report it to the FDA "because the farmers need their sulfites." Unbeknownst to me, the #FDA at the time was gathering anecdotal evidence about patient experiences w/ sulfites that could be reported on their website.

The ag economy was not his job. His job was to protect patients & secure their #health.

@dfenderman

An elimination challenge diet + research to find out what #sulfites are used for & how. I never suspected I was sulfite sensitive b/c I didn't have the more infamous anaphylactic reaction that caused the FDA to ban the use of sulfites at salad bars in 1986 & subsequently banned grocery stores from using them on fresh produce that can be eaten raw.

Far as I know, #FDA still hasn't approved a sulfite test, something available in Europe for decades, b/c it's a political hot potato.

#Sulfites are toxic. While our bodies evolved to produce sulfiteoxidase to combat naturally occurring ones, we're exposed to levels in #agriculture & #food processing far exceeding our bodies' ability to handle them.

You'd be surprised at all the trouble they can cause.

(And frankly, this ain't all - I'm sulfite sensitive. While this article does good job of covering the issue, there are more than a few symptoms I get that even this article doesn't capture.)

#Health

https://patch.com/new-york/threevillage/are-hidden-sulphites-causing-those-mysterious-symptoms

Are hidden sulphites causing those mysterious symptoms?

Patch