The U.S. FDA has approved Palforzia, the oral immunotherapy (OIT) for peanut allergy, for treatment in toddlers with peanut allergy. … Read more »
Author: Wendy Mondello
FDA to Bimbo Bakeries: Stop Use of ‘Misleading’ Allergen Claims
The U.S. FDA has warned a major commercial baker to stop using labels that list sesame and nuts as ingredients… Read more »
College Epi Law Honors Student Who Died in Allergy Tragedy
Sydney Meegan was a dynamo. A competitive swimmer from a young age, she liked to say, “I swim like lightning,”… Read more »
Mom of Emerson Cole Sues School District Over Allergy Tragedy
The mother and grandmother of a Texas girl who suffered a fatal allergic reaction while eating lunch at school are… Read more »
New York Passes Epi Auto-Injector Law for Ballparks, Big Venues
New York lawmakers have passed a bill requiring epinephrine auto-injectors in all large public venues in the state to better… Read more »
Uber Eats Hailed for ‘Giant Step’ With App’s Food Allergy Features
Uber is launching new food allergy features in its popular Uber Eats app throughout the United States and Canada. In… Read more »
Family Awarded $200K for Girl’s Reaction to Peanut in Burrito
A Massachusetts jury has found a restaurant chain negligent and awarded damages to a minor and her family after the… Read more »
Grocer, Baker Face Lawsuit over Dancer’s Fatal Allergic Reaction
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the fatal allergic reaction of dancer Órla Baxendale, who died after eating… Read more »
Super Bowl Champ ‘All In’ for Raising Food Allergy Awareness
The parenting playbook changed dramatically for Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty seven years ago. That’s when he witnessed his youngest… Read more »
Red Sneakers Day 2024: Expanding West for Food Allergy Impact
Get your red sneakers out, it’s almost time to make tracks for the eighth annual International Red Sneakers Day. The… Read more »