Information in this section pertains to all global PEN® partners except where country flags are
visible. Click on the flag(s) for country-specific information. If a country flag is not listed, there is
no information specific to that country.
[B] The following conclusions are supported by fair evidence:
It is estimated that up to 70% of those allergic to natural rubber latex (NRL) have reactions to plant foods, called latex-fruit syndrome (LFS). The type and severity of symptoms can vary but it has been reported that anaphylaxis affects up to 50% of individuals. Most individuals develop symptoms to latex before the manifestation of food allergy; however, some individuals with LFS will demonstrate food allergy without clinical