Salicylates can be found in many products, including foods, medications, cosmetics and certain ingredients. Any of these sources can trigger symptoms related to salicylate sensitivity. Sources of salicylates include:

• Foods. Some raw foods, dry foods and juices contain more salicylates than cooked food. Salicylates are most concentrated just under the skin of certain fruits and vegetables, and in the outer leaves of vegetables. Salicylate content decreases as a food ripens. Some foods may be better tolerated than others in people with salicylate sensitivity, or can be consumed in a very ripe, peeled or cooked form.
  
  Foods that contain salicylates include:

• Salicylate-containing products include:
  
• • Aspirin and medications containing aspirin (e.g., antacids, cold and flu medications)
  • Acne products
  • Fragrances and perfumes
  • Shampoos and conditioners
  • Herbal remedies
  • Cosmetics
  • Bubble baths
  • Lozenges
  • Topical creams
  • Lotions
  • Skin cleansers
  • Wart or callus removers
  • Mouthwash and mint-flavored toothpaste
  • Shaving cream
  • Sunscreens and tanning lotions
  • Muscle pain creams
    
    
• Salicylate-containing ingredients include:
  
• • Aspirin
  • Acetylsalicylic acid
  • Artificial food coloring and flavoring
  • Benzoates
  • Beta-hydroxy acid
  • Magnesium salicylate
  • Menthol
  • Mint
  • Salicylic acid
  • Peppermint
  • Spearmint
  • Phenylethyl salicylate
  • Sodium salicylate
  • FD&C Yellow No. 5 food dye (tartrazine)