Home  |  Parenting  |  Cooking/Nutrition  | 

Frequently Asked Food Allergy Questions

Can kissing someone who has recently ingested the food I’m allergic to cause an allergic reaction?

To properly view this site, javascript must be enabled and Flash version 9 or higher must be installed.
Get the latest Flash player
Bob Gravani
Professor of Food Science, Cornell University
Cornell University Department of Food Science  

Dr. Robert Gravani is a Professor of Food Science in the Department of Food Science. He received a BS degree in Food Science from Rutgers University and his MS and PhD degrees in Food Science from Cornell University with minors in microbiology and food marketing/management. He was appointed to the food science faculty in 1978 and currently serves as the Department Extension Leader and Director of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program.

Dr. Gravani's primary responsibilities are in the area of food science/food safety extension and outreach where he maintains a very active program and conducts short courses, seminars, and workshops for food processors, food retailers, the foodservice industry, and government regulatory agencies. He is interested in the microbiological safety and quality of foods and consumer knowledge of these important issues.

Can kissing someone who has recently ingested the food I’m allergic to cause an allergic reaction?

 

This expert: 52,006 views

This series: 6,387 views

Download to Mobile Device
Tags:

Allergy

,

Allergic

,

Allergen

,

Shell

,

Fish

,

Food

,

Peanut

,

Treenut

,

Epi

,

Pen

,

Oil

,

Fry

,

Restaurant

,

Treatment

,

Child

,

Adult

Comments:

0 (Read Comments) (Add Comment)

Print

Transcripts

Host: Can kissing someone who has recently ingested the food I am allergic to, cause an allergic reaction?

Bob B. Gravani: For severely food allergic consumers being associated with someone who has just consumed the product that you have a severe allergy to, could be indeed life threatening. So, a person must be careful to avoid contact with an individual who has consumed these kinds of products and again if you are associating with someone with a severe food allergy, you got to be aware of the fact that, those offending food should be avoided from a close contact with that individual.

1

Other Videos

  • Stretching

    Stretching

    In this video series, fitness expert Charlotte Hellhoff shows you specific exercises that will help transform your body for that swim suit you've been wanting to wear. Charlotte covers how to perform lunges, tricept dips, a row, and also shows you how to get an effective ab work out.
  • How to Ride an Indoor Stationary Cycle

    How to Ride an Indoor Stationary Cycle

    Laurie Granger shares her techniques on how to ride an indoor stationary cycle properly.
  • Gym Weight Circuit

    Gym Weight Circuit

    In this video series, 'Circuit Exercise Training,' group-x director/ personal trainer, Margie Weiss, describes the various 'pieces of equipment' used to strengthen and tone the major body areas people need to work. Complete with safety cues, the workout shows safe, effective training that is done on stabilized, seated machines, common in most fitness clubs The biggest benefit of these circuit machines is their safey, as the body is stabilized as it works specific muscles.. A variety of exercises for the target areas are shown, so any viewer can find a workout suitable for her needs.
  • Use Portable Fitness Equipment

    Use Portable Fitness Equipment

  • Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Life

    Top Ten Ways to Improve Your Life

  • Tips for Healthy Grilling

    Tips for Healthy Grilling

    Keep your family safe this summer as you enjoy barbecue! Dr. Russ from Harris Teeter's YourWellness team will discuss ways to safely grill various foods.