We are deeply saddened to share with readers that one of Allergic Living’s contributing writers, Mireille Schwartz, passed away in… Read more »
Fish & Shellfish
Diner Who Almost Died in Salmon Allergy Mix-Up Suffers Backlash
Simon-Pierre Canuel speaks out about the painful criticism he faced after waiter’s arrest.
Waiter Arrested After Diner Suffers Near-Fatal Allergic Reaction
A waiter could be facing criminal charges after a man suffered a near-fatal allergic reaction to seafood at a restaurant.
Adult-Onset Allergies: Who’s More Likely to React – and Severely
Age increases risk of severe reaction and other findings from one of the first studies on adult-onset allergies.
Is it Safe for Those with Shellfish Allergies to Consume Sea Salt?
Q: I’m a chef and often serve food to allergic customers. Is it safe for those with shellfish allergies to consume sea salt? I’ve read that it can contain a microscopic type of shellfish.
AAAAI: 5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question
The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology has released a list of tests and procedures that are overused in… Read more »
How to Read a Label When You Have Food Allergies (Canada)
Whether you’re new to food allergies or have been dealing with them for years, figuring out what is and isn’t in the food you find at the grocery store can be daunting.
How to Read a Label When You Have Food Allergies
The tricks to understanding package labels with food allergies.
Shellfish Allergy and Iodine: Is There a Link?
Research confirms that those with shellfish allergy are not more likely to react to contrast dye used to improve clarity… Read more »
Protein Links Shrimp and Roach Allergies
Inner-city kids who live in homes where there are cockroaches have significantly higher levels of the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody… Read more »