Is There A List Of Items That Contain Salicylic Acid?

Question

Originally asked by Community Member hurshalla

I am highly allergic to aspirin and all aspirin derivatives - yes its a real aspirin allergy - I understand they are somewhat rare. I was diagnoised after going into anaphalatic shock 9 times in one year and keeping a food diary during that time it turned out I had acquired an allergy at the age of thirty to aspirin. I was given a list of foods and other products that contain salicylic acid but can’t seem to locate it. I was hoping to find one on th web, can you help?

Answer

The Cleveland Clinic has a list of example of foods that may contain salicylates including:

Fruits such as apples, avocados, blueberries, dates, kiwi fruit, peaches, raspberries, figs, grapes, plums, strawberries, cherries, grapefruit and prunes
Vegetables such as alfalfa, cauliflower, mushrooms, radishes, broad beans, eggplant, spinach, zucchini, broccoli and peppers
Herbs, spices and condiments such as dry spices and powders, tomato pastes and sauces, vinegar and soy sauce
Beverages such as instant coffee, wine, orange juice, apple cider, regular and herbal tea, beer, rum and sherry
Nuts such as pine nuts, peanuts, pistachios and almonds
Some candies, such as peppermints, licorice and mint-flavored gum and breath mints

Visit the site for more information (there is also a list of ingredients to look out for on packaged foods, medicine, toiletries and cosmetics).

You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.

Answered by: JB

Published On: July 21, 2008