At first blush, looking for a summer job when you have a food allergies can be daunting. But if teens… Read more »
Author: Nicole Smith
In Tragedy’s Wake, New York Preschool Staff Get Food Allergy Training
Following the tragic death of Elijah Silvera, a 3-year-old who had an anaphylactic reaction at preschool, a comprehensive training program… Read more »
WestJet Serving Nut Snacks: What the Change Means for Allergic Travelers
Canadian airline WestJet, which gained a reputation in the food allergy community for a highly accommodating peanut and tree nut… Read more »
Georgia Girl, 12, Died of Severe Peanut-Allergic Reaction, Despite Efforts to Save Her
Amanda Huynh was on her way home on the school bus when she suffered an anaphylactic reaction on March 6, 2018.… Read more »
Elijah Silvera’s Father on The Urgent Need for Food Allergy Knowledge in All School Communities
Following the tragic death of his 3-year-old son Elijah from an anaphylactic reaction at his preschool, Thomas Silvera has begun… Read more »
Elijah’s Tragedy: What We Know, What’s Being Done
The food allergy community has been rocked by the news that Elijah Silvera, only 3 years old, was fed a… Read more »
About the U.S. Colleges Directory: Comparing Food Allergy & Gluten-Free Policies
See full directory here. For those looking ahead to choose a college, fit is everything – from academics to… Read more »
Probe Called into Tragic Death of Allergic 3-Year-Old Given Grilled Cheese at Preschool
Updated November 10, 2017: A 3-year-old has died after his family says he was given a grilled cheese sandwich by… Read more »
Half of Americans with Food Allergies Gaining Condition as Adults, Finds Study
Early results from a large national survey reveal that gaining a food allergy in adulthood is more common than previously… Read more »
Simon Katz’s Friends on Allergy Tragedy: What We Wish We’d Known
Editor’s Note: Fatal anaphylaxis from food allergy is a terrible way to lose a loved one or friend. An allergic… Read more »