Closeup of a an adult female deer tick. By Tracy Turner | Ohio State Chow Line Q: “Is there a tick that causes people to develop an allergy to red meat, and can it be found in Ohio?” A: Yes, to both of your questions. The tick you are referring to is called the lone star tick, which, in certain cases, in some people, can cause an allergy to red meat after being bitten by the tick. This species of tick entered Ohio over the last decade or so. It has since spread throughout the state, although it is more common in southern Ohio, said Tim McDermott, an educator with Ohio State University Extension, the outreach arm of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Lone star tick. While the lone star tick prefers a wooded habitat, in many cases, it can also be found along…
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