Oral Allergy Syndrome - Ragweed

Compounds in certain foods are similar to compounds on the surface of pollen grains. Acting as a local allergen, these compounds can trigger mouth and throat itching among sensitized people.

"Some people with environmental allergies experience mouth or throat itching after eating certain foods. This is called oral allergy syndrome. Here are the foods that often cause reactions for those with ragweed allergy: cantaloupe, bananas, zucchini, mango, mint, milk, lettuce."