Yeah, I thought that was funny too. Been doing a little on-line research and apparently you CAN have a reaction to oatmeal...which makes sense, since I have become pretty sensitive to non ATKINS foods when I might stray (which makes it REAL easy to stay on the plan!).

And yeah, topical applications of oatmeal IS used to soothe other allergies, so this is still a mystery...

However I found this that is interesting:
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtI...009/361514.html

Quaker has recalled some Maple oatmeal for people with almond allergies. I dont think I have almond allergies since I eat them all the time, but that it might be helpful information to someone looking at this post...

: )