Part of the problem is that spices are not just in foods, they are found in cosmetics, fragrances and even toothpastes, a report presented at the meeting of the "American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology" said.
Spice allergies accounts for about 2 percent of all food allergies and are often under diagnosed because of unawareness.
Reactions can range from sneezing to a rash and sometimes even a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis.
The FDA does not regulate spices so they are often not on labels making them impossible to detect and avoid.
