Celery is a member of the Apiaceae family. That’s the same crew as carrots, parsley, and fennel. If you’re allergic to birch pollen, celery might make you itchy inside and out.
Symptoms range from a tingly tongue to full-blown hives. One woman reported her lips swelled up like a bad lip filler experiment. It’s rare, but when it hits, it’s memorable.
Doctors call this “oral allergy syndrome.” I call it nature’s way of saying, “Maybe try watermelon.” Always test a tiny sip first—your mouth will tell you the truth.
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