A former inmate with celiac disease has reached a $630,500 settlement over a lack of safe, gluten-free food during his… Read more »
Author: Wendy Mondello
NJ Man Becomes First Reported to Die of Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy
Researchers are confirming alpha-gal syndrome as the cause of death in a 47-year-old New Jersey father. His is the first-known,… Read more »
NY Law Brings Allergen Labeling to Deli, Bakery Packaged Foods
New Yorkers picking up a box of cookies at a bakery or a pre-wrapped sandwich from the deli will soon… Read more »
Mom Sues Airline, Alleges Crew Member Fed Child Her Allergen
A North Carolina mother is suing Qatar Airways for $5 million after her 3-year-old daughter suffered anaphylaxis during an overseas… Read more »
Orla Tragedy Lawsuit Calls Grocer’s Systems ‘Broken, Dangerous’
Attorneys are taking aim at the allergen labeling systems at grocer Stew Leonard’s in a lawsuit over Órla Baxendale’s fatal… Read more »
After Son’s Swift Nut Allergy Tragedy, Mom Urges Wide Epi Access
A Canadian teen’s hockey trip turned tragic when the 14-year-old ate a snack that he was unaware contained cashews, to… Read more »
Advocates Celebrate as California’s ADDE Menu Act Becomes Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the ADDE Act into law, making history for menu allergen transparency. With that pen… Read more »
Revised ADDE Menu Bill Passes, Governor Now to Decide
Updated Oct. 14, 2025 – California lawmakers have passed the ADDE Act in the state Assembly and Senate, pushing menu… Read more »
FDA Layoffs: Will They Affect Food Allergy Labels and Recalls?
Significant layoffs in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are eliciting concerns about how the staff cuts will impact the… Read more »
Elon U Flaunts Its Allergy-Friendly Best on Social Media
“I saw on the Instagram story that this was dairy-free, so I came running,” said a student attending a campus… Read more »