peanut shells

[SarahS12345]

We live near a park where people often feed the squirrels peanuts so there are lots of peanut shells on the grass. Has anyone ever had a reaction from touching peanut shells?

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Following... my son has a peanut allergy and someone in our neighbourhood must have a peanut feeder because our garden gets loads of peanut shells courtesy of the squirrels. We live in a densely populated area and it could come from any of three or four dozen homes, so short of leafleting the area I don't quite know what to do. So far he hasn't had a reaction but I hate the feeling that our garden isn't safe for him to run about in.

yes it is possible to react to peanut shells x such a pity you will be unable to enjoy the park :(

Thanks ukey - have you experienced a reaction or heard of someone having one? Was it from touch or ingestion. Not going to the park is not an option I am just trying to gauge the level of risk. Thanks

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we avoid all nuts, peanuts inc may contain, traces etc. He has never actually touched a peanut shell, tho I don't want to find out.

we have had mystery reactions when in parks, walking round shops etc. though not anaphylaxis. maybe an odd hive, itchy eyes, cough etc. I know of kids who have had reactions to being in the same room as people who are eating nuts etc too.

In my honest opinion peanut shells are risky.