As a result, six of them suffered allergic reactions to the crude oil, but these were only mild reactions. None reacted to the refined oil. The researchers conclude that refined peanut oil will not cause allergic reactions for the overwhelming majority of peanut allergic individuals, and if anyone does suffer a reaction it is likely to be mild.
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The sales documentation will advise catering companies to declare the use of unrefined peanut oil to the customer. Refined peanut oil appears to carry a low or no risk. A few researchers have suggested that there may be a link between the use of these creams and the development of peanut allergy in some children. A. Sixty adults. All were known to be allergic to peanuts and 36 of them had suffered severe symptoms such as wheezing.