Update, 11/6/17: After speaking with a representative from AAAAI, they have agreed to remove this article from their website. It can endanger the lives of corn-allergic individuals. I wish to thank the AAAAI for their efforts on behalf of the corn allergy population.
Many corn-allergic individuals are probably familiar with these articles which are detrimental to the corn allergy population due to the claims by the authors, and the fact that many physicians read and believe their statements without questioning the validity of their opinions. I have respectfully contacted each scholar with critical corn allergy documentation/statistics, and am providing you with their contact information if you would also like to send them a respectful rebuttal.
1. Phil Lieberman, MD, Allergy & Asthma Care, Germantown, TN, 901-757-6100
2. Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Email: scott.sicherer@mssm.edu
3. Steven Taylor, PhD, FARRP, Email: staylor2@unl.edu
4. Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FARRP), University of Nebraska, Email: faarp@unl.edu
5. Daniel More, MD, Central Coast Allergy & Asthma, Salinas, California, Facebook message
https://www.facebook.com/CentralCoastAllergy/
Many corn-allergic individuals are probably familiar with these articles which are detrimental to the corn allergy population due to the claims by the authors, and the fact that many physicians read and believe their statements without questioning the validity of their opinions. I have respectfully contacted each scholar with critical corn allergy documentation/statistics, and am providing you with their contact information if you would also like to send them a respectful rebuttal.
1. Phil Lieberman, MD, Allergy & Asthma Care, Germantown, TN, 901-757-6100
2. Scott H. Sicherer, MD, Email: scott.sicherer@mssm.edu
3. Steven Taylor, PhD, FARRP, Email: staylor2@unl.edu
4. Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FARRP), University of Nebraska, Email: faarp@unl.edu
5. Daniel More, MD, Central Coast Allergy & Asthma, Salinas, California, Facebook message
https://www.facebook.com/CentralCoastAllergy/
“Avoidance of Corn Allergen," AAAAI, Ask the Expert,
2012
Statement by Phil Lieberman, MD
". . . the issue is complex because some products,
such as corn oils, are labeled as having corn, but actually do not contain corn
allergen."
Statements by Scott H. Sicherer, MD
"From a clinical perspective, we use formulas that
contain corn syrup and corn syrup solids without difficulty for patients who
are allergic to corn. We therefore do not restrict a formula with these
ingredients for a patient with corn allergy. However, we are not aware of
specific allergenicity studies on these ingredients.
Corn starch is an ingredient that may have a very trace
amount of corn protein (which probably has no clinical relevance for most
people with a corn allergy). Baking powder contains corn starch, but the amount
of baking powder ever used in a product is so small that the amount of corn
starch would be even smaller, and, therefore, the amount of corn protein would
be extremely miniscule- almost surely undetectable in a serving of such a
product.
Corn starch (already with only very trace protein) is the
starting material for corn syrup. The final products of corn syrup, glucose
syrup, dextrose (granular) or high fructose corn syrup should have undetectable
corn protein."
Statements by Steven Taylor, PhD (FARRP)
"Corn syrup (also known as glucose syrup), corn syrup
solids, glucose, dextrose, maltodextrin, corn oil, and high fructose corn syrup
(note I have added a few ingredients) have no detectable corn protein residues
and should be quite safe for someone with IgE-mediated allergy to corn. Corn
starch can contain up to 40 ppm (ug/g) of corn protein but that is a small
amount in most applications of corn starch and is probably tolerated by most
individuals with corn allergy."
Article by Daniel More, MD
Central Coast Allergy & Asthma
Salinas, California
[Note the statement in fine print at the top of the
article: "True allergy to corn is rare."]
"Corn Allergy and Following a Corn-Free Diet,"
Daniel More, MD, February 20, 2017, verywell.com
"Unlike wheat, though, which is a common food
allergen, there are relatively few reports of allergic reactions to corn.
However, the reports that do exist show that reactions
can be severe. These reports include anaphylaxis as a result of eating corn and
corn-related foods, as well as severe reactions after exposure to cornstarch in
surgical gloves."
Findings Based on My Research:
Among some of their questionable findings, their claim that corn allergies are “rare” is clearly false and misleading as a result of my own research:
Among some of their questionable findings, their claim that corn allergies are “rare” is clearly false and misleading as a result of my own research:
"The National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirmed
to me that their in-home surveys do not address food allergies, and no
allergies for anyone over the age of 18.
After conducting my own research, I discovered that physicians and/or
hospitals are exempt from reporting allergy statistics/allergic reactions into
any state and/or government database; therefore, it is dangerous and
irresponsible for any person, medical professional, government agency, or
professional organization to declare that an allergy to a particular food is
rare; e.g., maize (corn). As a result,
my state FDA representative encouraged me to track the statistics of one of
many corn allergy groups representing a "sample population." The alarming growth statistics are indicative
of an emerging corn allergy crisis; and should far exceed the threshold for
declaring corn an official allergen; thereby, subject to FDA labeling
requirements."
United States
Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic
Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/07/united-states-hospitalshealth-systems.html
Baxter Labs
specifically warns against administering dextrose IV fluids to corn-allergic
patients.
"Solutions containing dextrose should be used with
caution, if at all, in patients with known allergy to corn or corn
products." - Page 3
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/06/product-information-sheet-warns-against.html
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/06/product-information-sheet-warns-against.html
"Probable
anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."
BCPharmacists,
"Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."
Published Corn
Allergy Studies/Statistics (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html
CORN PRODUCTS & DERIVATIVES TO BE AVOIDED
(Note that these lists are not all-inclusive, so extreme caution must be exercised.)
“Corn Products and Derivatives List,” Institute for
Responsible Technology (IRT), 6/6/17
https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf
https://responsibletechnology.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Corn-Products-Derivatives-06-06-17.pdf
"Ingredients Derived From Corn - What to Avoid," By Sharon Rosen, Live Corn Free
"Corn-Free Diet," Golisano
Children's Hospital, Pediatric Nutrition
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy
Advocacy/Resources
@CornAllergy911
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