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New Jersey man dies from rare meat allergy linked to tick bite

Nov 14, 2025
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Health officials say a New Jersey man died after developing a severe meat allergy caused by a Lone Star tick bite, marking the first documented case of a fatal anaphylactic reaction from consuming meat. FOX 5’s Teresa Priolo explains how the allergy, known as Alpha-gal syndrome, can develop after a tick bite and what experts say you should watch out for this season.
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