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Penicillin allergy

Can someone who is allergic to penicillin eat cheese that is aged with penicillin? Thanks!
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How are you? The Penicillium molds used in cheese making do not generate penicillin, so they pose no problem for anyone who is allergic to the drug. There are several different Penicillium species used in making cheese. And people are usually  allergic to penicillin itself, the chemical. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A8353-2004Aug17?language=printer)

Take care and keep us posted.
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