Exposure comes from touching surfaces and then accidentally ingesting peanut, researchers say.
Author: Gwen Smith
Teen Food Allergy Tragedies: Why We Must Say – No More
News that 17-year-old Morgan Crutchfield of Staley, North Carolina died of anaphylaxis on October 5, 2015, hit the food allergy… Read more »
Lawsuits in Amarria Johnson Peanut Allergy Death are Settled
Two lawsuits filed by the mother of Amarria Johnson, the 7-year-old Virginia girl who died from eating a single peanut… Read more »
Celiac Linked to Higher Rate of Miscarriage and Premature Birth
A study of pregnancy experiences finds that women with celiac disease are significantly more likely to have a miscarriage or… Read more »
Disney Restaurants Launch New Allergy-Friendly Menus
Long recognized for their allergy accommodations, Walt Disney World and Disneyland, just got even friendlier.
‘Seriously, Celiac’ Campaign Stresses Need for Family Testing
Video goes viral, while program guides the ‘how-tos’ of conversation.
A Fatal Night Out – as New EU Allergy Rules Take Effect
Shahida Shahid, 18, informed restaurant staff of her severe food allergies and they assured her that her meal was safe.
Tech Mogul Sean Parker Pledges $24 Million to Find Allergy Cure
Parker and Dr. Kari Nadeau are aiming for a therapy that takes only one or two treatments, retrains the immune system – and lasts.
Allergist Calls for Change After Saving Girl’s Life During In-Flight Reaction
MD says it’s time for on-board allergy precautions.
Babies’ Skin Exposure Linked to Peanut Allergy
Study finds exposure on the skin can sensitize infants to peanut – before they’ve even had a taste of it.