1. Inaccurate, misleading article
    Ted J Edwards Ted J Edwards United States says:
    February 8, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    Most importantly an allergy to peanuts is NOT an allergy to nuts. It's an allergy to legumes. Legumes, or pulses, are part of the Leguminosae family. Cashews are a member of the tree nut family. The other crucial information missing in this article is the cross reactivity that occurs in people who are allergic to tree nuts vs. legumes. For a much better understanding visit www.phadia.com.

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