There is no indicator to the number of people who may suffer with this allergy – although we have met a few. I admit that I am not at home researching the net, but so far I have failed to find any worthwhile research. All the indicators point to a variety of reactions to the allicin released when garlic is crushed. But there the trail ends. There are even sites (e.g. Dr Weil MD) who seem to imply that people imagine that they are suffering with a garlic allergy.

Well, whatever got passed our rigorous checks last night – and I am still waiting for an answer from Tesco on their particular product – Carol vomited and was very ill (no need for details) throughout yesterday evening & most of this morning. Believe me, this was not imagined.