Janie Grace Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 All of a sudden, whenever I eat salad I am terribly sick. Cramps, running to the bathroom... you get the idea. Can you suddenly develop a food allergy you didn't have before? I don't think it is food poisoning b/c this happens with any salad, home or at a restaurant. I have enjoyed them just fine my whole life. What in the world could this be? Am I really going to have to live life without salad? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Could it be the dressing? Even if it's the same brand you've bought for years they hay have changed the recipe and that could cause it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Are you eating bagged salad? If so, salmonella might be the cause. Check recalls on your brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Could it be the dressing? Even if it's the same brand you've bought for years they hay have changed the recipe and that could cause it. No because it has happened after salad at home and at Panera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 Are you eating bagged salad? If so, salmonella might be the cause. Check recalls on your brand. No, made it from a head of fresh red leaf tonight. Thanks for the thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 What ingredients are common to both salads? I've never heard of a lettuce allergy..but anything is possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 What ingredients are common to both salads? I've never heard of a lettuce allergy..but anything is possible. Hmmm... lettuce! Tonight was lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese. Panera was an Asian Chicken Salad. I think the only common ingredient is lettuce, maybe tomato. Can't remember if the Panera one had it. Off to google... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Are you chewing properly? Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 The only time that happens to me is when I have not been eating well otherwise. I attribute it to getting "cleaned out" :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Not sure, but I do know that you CAN suddenly develop an allergy to anything. I'm allergic to something in some types of ranch dressing. I'm not sure exactly what, so I just avoid all ranch dressings. Could it be the dressing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I had a friend just tell me she had this from certain salads at certain restaurants. It was something about chemicals found in some lettuces... certain restaurants affected her like that and not others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I had a friend just tell me she had this from certain salads at certain restaurants. It was something about chemicals found in some lettuces... certain restaurants affected her like that and not others... Now that you say that, someone recently told me that they have this issue as well. They have to make sure that their salads are rinsed extremely well before using the lettuce or they a mild reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Fresh food is very easy to get sick from as you don't have the chance to kill the bacteria by cooking. If you're feeling adventurous, try just eating lettuce. If that gives you intestinal catastrophe, there's your culprit, but I would not assume allergy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I know someone that is allergic to lettuce and other leafy greens. If they are cooked (such as spinach in a casserole), the allergen is destroyed by heat. (This does not work for many other allergens, so nuts in baked goods will still have the allergen present.) It's not unheard of to be allergic to tomato, either. I've also had slight itching when eating certain cheeses. I'm not allergic to cheese or dairy; it's due to my mold allergy. My allergies weren't diagnosed until I was in my mid-20's. It started with just noticing symptoms of oral allergy syndrome. Eventually, I had anaphylactic reactions and was diagnosed with severe allergies to several things. What you are experiencing may or may not be allergies. During my first serious allergic reaction, itching was not the issue -- I was in pain! Best wishes in figuring out what is wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I've heard of that problem being caused preservatives used on lettuce to keep it fresh-looking. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Could it be gallbladder related? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catiejoy Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I was wondering the same- I had a similiar problem before I had my gallbladder out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Maybe you need organic lettuce. Basically, we eat mostly organic. I know sometimes that this can make a difference. Also, try lettuce with no dressing at all... to see if that works ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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