Air travel causes widespread anxiety among passengers managing food allergies, according to a comprehensive new survey. Ninety-eight percent of 4,704… Read more »
Author: Wendy Mondello
College Sued After Freshman Suffers Fatal Food Allergic Reaction
A college freshman’s family is suing Trinity International University over their son’s death from a severe allergic reaction at the… Read more »
Multiple Food Allergies ‘Remarkably Common,’ Study Finds
A new study reveals the significant size and burden of multiple food allergies in the United States. Among those with… Read more »
Bread Suppliers ‘Adding Sesame’ as Seed Becomes Top Allergen
A growing number of U.S. commercial bakeries are intentionally adding sesame to some breads and baked goods, then labeling sesame… Read more »
Southwest Restores Nut Allergy Pre-Board, Advocates Seek More
Southwest Airlines will once again allow travelers with peanut and nut allergies to pre-board to wipe seating areas for allergens.… Read more »
Peanut Oil and Allergy: When Is It Safe to Eat, When Is It Not?
Does experiencing an allergic reaction after consuming food containing peanut oil indicate a person has a peanut oil allergy? The… Read more »
United Says Allergic Woman Removed from Flight for ‘Safety’
United Airlines stands by its flight crew’s decision to ask a woman with food allergies to leave a flight. The… Read more »
Allergy Groups Launch Pre-Boarding Action Against Southwest Air
Four allergy advocacy organizations have jointly filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over Southwest Airlines’ change… Read more »
Kicked Off Plane for Allergy, Woman Files DOT Complaint
A business traveler has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), alleging that United Airlines discriminated against… Read more »
Southwest Ends Peanut Allergy Pre-boarding, Families Upset
Southwest Airlines has changed its pre-boarding policy for peanut allergy. No longer are food allergy passengers being allowed to pre-board… Read more »