My pediatric allergist said that false positives are very likely with
foods when a skin prick test is used.  She estimated that if a
non-food-allergic person were given skin pricks to 300 different foods,
they might react in a false positive manner to at least 200 of them.  It
doesn't hurt to avoid foods to which you have a positive skin test, but
it might also be unnecessary. Keeping a food diary and noting any
physical or behavioral changes in your child might be helpful. Good luck
in sorting this out!

Debbie in Philadelphia

In a message dated 8/15/03 12:47:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> I'll be taking her to an allergist soon maybe he'll be more
> informative. I figured the list might give me some insight meanwhile.
> Thanks for responding, Marilyn
>