date:Oct 31, 2018
According to results of a recent study, the prevalence of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) due to avocado consumption appears to be higher than previously believed.
FPIES is a gastrointestinal food-associated hypersensitivity that often affects infants and toddlers. Its symptoms are: vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue and pallor. The data regarding its incidence is limited. However, it is estimated to be 1.5 to 30 per 10,000. Although avocado is considered to be a low-risk food acco