{
  "id": 7716132,
  "title": "Can Adults Suddenly Develop New Food Allergies?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/can-adults-suddenly-develop-new-food-allergies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
    "slug": "the-japan-news-by-the-yomiuri-shimbun",
    "url": "https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/washingtonpost/20260916-348990/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Can adults suddenly develop new food allergies? Although rare, it is possible for adults to experience the onset of a food allergy later in life. According to a 2020 peer-reviewed study, about 7% of adults surveyed reported a medically diagnosed food allergy. While most childhood allergies are more common in boys, women are more likely to develop allergies in adulthood. Some adults develop allergies due to factors such as exercise, alcohol consumption, viral infections, or certain medications. One emerging allergy among adults is alpha-gal syndrome, caused by a tick bite and associated with red-meat allergy. If you suspect a new food allergy, it is crucial to consult an allergist for confirmation through skin or blood tests and clinical history review. While the risk of anaphylaxis is not high for most people, it is still essential to take allergies seriously and seek medical attention if a reaction occurs.",
  "summary": "A reader asks: Can adults suddenly develop a new food allergy?",
  "key_points": [
    "Adults can develop new food allergies later in life, though rare.",
    "Women more likely than men to develop allergies in adulthood.",
    "Alpha-gal syndrome, caused by tick bites, is an emerging meat allergy in adults."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}