Tartrazine (FD & C yellow #5) anaphylaxis: a case report

Ann Allergy. 1981 Feb;46(2):81-2.

Abstract

Tartrazine dye has been implicated in a variety of adverse reactions. There is a high correlation between aspirin sensitivity and tartrazine sensitivity but the reverse is exceedingly rare. Herewith is presented a case where repeated occult exposures to tartrazine yellow dye in a patient who could take aspirin with impunity was uncovered by a deduction. The ubiquitous nature and protean manifestations of dye sensitivity are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anaphylaxis / chemically induced*
  • Aspirin / adverse effects
  • Azo Compounds / adverse effects*
  • Coloring Agents / adverse effects
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tartrazine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • Coloring Agents
  • Tartrazine
  • Aspirin