Guest guest Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Valerie, Do you use organic produce? I have a lot of problems with the waxes and washes stores use on fresh fruits and veggies. For a couple of years I couldn't eat apples because they were making me sick sometimes, but not all the time, and I finally figured out it was the type of wax being used. I've never had a problem with anything straight from a farm. Michelle in Virginia On 5/15/08, Valerie <bvwagner wrote: > Interesting that you posted this - I just had a localized allergic > reataction on Monday evening. Chopping/slicing veges! I first of all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I've not been very careful about organic veggies @ the grocery. They often seem to be packaged up more than the other produce and/or maybe not as fresh looking. I know I should become more particular about this. Inside my brain I have been thinking all along that it was from the cucumbers that were purchased @ Sam's all bagged up inside a package. The other items except the scallions which I've used about half the bag already were from a produce stand. I did not end up trying to slice any of those vegies today but must give it a go tomorrow. maybe I will find the culprit and I'm sure hoping it was those store bought/packaged cucumbers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Good luck and hopefully that's all it is! I finally talked myself into joining a local CSA this year which only gives out organic produce since things are getting so expensive. I'm also going to try to hit more of the local farmers selling their produce at small stands. Michelle in Virginia On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 10:17 PM, Valerie <bvwagner wrote: > I've not been very careful about organic veggies @ the grocery. They > often seem to be packaged up more than the other produce and/or maybe > not as fresh looking. I know I should become more particular about > this. Inside my brain I have been thinking all along that it was from > the cucumbers that were purchased @ Sam's all bagged up inside a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I've searched for CSA here and no such luck. Being in FL you would think there would be an abundance of this sort of thing. may have found the culprit. Just sliced 5 or 6 more of these wonderful little slender cucumbers and my fingertips of my hand holding the veges did begin to really tingle! I wanted to slice up the rest of the bag to see if it would become full blown like Monday but my hubby insisted I stop. I washed with soap and water several times and 30 minutes later while I do have an unusual sensation in that hand - not like Monday night. these cukes are from Canada and say they are greenhouse grown, hand picked, pesticide free....... pre-packed in a bag. Weird. Not sure what I do with this information other than not buy those again. Valerie in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 You should inform the grocery store and your local health authorities. The reason is that others may have the same problem and if enough people report it, it will be looked into - it could just be something you have to avoid Sharon - Valerie Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:02 AM Re: Valerie..Allergies, Slicing Produce I've searched for CSA here and no such luck. Being in FL you would think there would be an abundance of this sort of thing. may have found the culprit. Just sliced 5 or 6 more of these wonderful little slender cucumbers and my fingertips of my hand holding the veges did begin to really tingle! I wanted to slice up the rest of the bag to see if it would become full blown like Monday but my hubby insisted I stop. I washed with soap and water several times and 30 minutes later while I do have an unusual sensation in that hand - not like Monday night. these cukes are from Canada and say they are greenhouse grown, hand picked, pesticide free....... pre-packed in a bag. Weird. Not sure what I do with this information other than not buy those again. Valerie in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I've also had issues with the plastic packaging some produce comes in. You'd be surprised what they use sometimes. I would definitely let the place where you got them from know like the other writer suggested. I live in a small town area and was shocked to find a CSA here - I can't believe you're having such a hard time in Florida! Michelle in Virginia On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 11:02 AM, Valerie <bvwagner wrote: > I've searched for CSA here and no such luck. Being in FL you would > think there would be an abundance of this sort of thing. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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