A Minnesota teenager who had a severe reaction to a cookie containing peanuts passed away on Sept. 22, 2017. The… Read more »
Author: Mariam Matti
Early Life Exposure to Pets and Pests May Influence Asthma Development
A study finds that children who are exposed to higher concentrations of cats, cockroaches and mouse allergens during infancy are… Read more »
Study Finds Few Severe Reactions with Oral Food Allergy Challenges
Rate of allergic reaction in large survey was 14%, but only 2% were severe reactions.
Difference Maker: A Teen Who Got Involved in Food Allergy Research
Meet the teenager impacting research as an intern and study participant.
Michigan Student Pleads Guilty in Peanut Butter Face-Smearing Case
The case in which a Central Michigan University student smeared peanut butter on the face of an unconscious student with… Read more »
Teen Who Turned Life Around Dies of Allergic Reaction to Nuts
Teen ate power bar, not realizing it contained nuts. He didn’t have an auto-injector.
Family Sues Historic Site, Alleges Gluten Intolerant Son Faced Discrimination
The family of an 11-year-old boy with a severe gluten intolerance has filed a lawsuit against Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. They… Read more »
Krispy Kreme Rolling Out New Peanut Butter Doughnut
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is warning the food allergy community that a new bakery product with peanuts and peanut ingredients rolled… Read more »
London Teenager Arrested after Allergic Classmate’s Death
A London teenager, 13, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a classmate who suffered a severe allergic… Read more »
Proposed Airlines Bill Could Allow Food Allergic Travelers to Seek Legal Action
Legislation recently proposed by five U.S. senators aims to expand protection of the rights of air travelers with disabilities and… Read more »