The case of the grilled cheese sandwich containing peanut butter that caused a 6-year-old’s anaphylactic reaction is moving forward with… Read more »
Author: Mariam Matti
Study Links Secondhand Smoke to Food Allergy
New research suggests a link between early-life secondhand smoke exposure and the development of food allergies.
Peanut Butter Smeared at School in Graduation “Prank”
A peanut butter smearing incident that occurred at a high school in Toronto is not being treated as a criminal… Read more »
Lupine Warning Issued to Peanut-Allergic Consumers
Updated June 1, 2017: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers about lupine (also called lupin), as both… Read more »
Allergic Student’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, Inquest Finds
The tragic death of a 14-year-old London student who had an allergic reaction to his school lunch might have been… Read more »
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
Common Reovirus Linked to Onset of Celiac Disease
Scientists working on a study involving mice say they have identified a link between celiac disease and two strains of… Read more »
Central Michigan University Student Charged in Alleged Peanut Hazing Incident
A college student could face jail time if convicted of the charge.
FDA Approves Dupilumab, Breakthrough Eczema Therapy
In clinical trials, many participants saw skin clear or almost clear with the biologic treatment.
Grieving Mom Warns: Speak Up About Severe Food Allergies
Young man who died of anaphylaxis had been embarrassed about multiple food allergies.