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Food Allergy News
Kentucky Boy, 8, Died from Fentanyl, Not Reaction to Strawberries
The death of an 8-year-old Kentucky boy has been ruled “fentanyl intoxication,” and not an allergic reaction, according to the… Read more »
School Football Allergy Incident: Texas Family Launches Lawsuit
The family of Texas high school football player Carter Mannon is suing his former school district over their handling of… Read more »
4 Epi Auto-Injector Alternatives Make Progress, Aim for Approval
Four companies are making progress on needle-free epinephrine auto-injector alternatives for treating serious allergic reactions. Contenders include two nasal sprays,… Read more »
Nanoparticles Targeting Mast Cells Prevent Allergic Reactions in Mice
Nanoparticles that target and deactivate mast cells prevented anaphylaxis in mice, Northwestern University researchers have found. The research is in… Read more »
Boy, 8, Dies After Eating Strawberries; Allergic Reaction Suspected
An 8-year-old boy has died of after eating strawberries from a Madisonville, Kentucky high school fundraiser. The cause is not… Read more »
Grocer Says Baker Falsely Claimed Doughnuts Gluten-Free, Vegan
A vegan grocery market says a regional baker falsely claimed that doughnuts it supplied were gluten-free and vegan. Instead, Long… Read more »
Disney and Pub Sued After Doctor Dies of Severe Allergic Reaction
The husband of a New York doctor who suffered a fatal reaction after eating at an Irish pub at Walt… Read more »
Xolair for Food Allergies: Cutting Risks and Raising Hopes
The study that led the FDA to approve Xolair as the first treatment of multiple food allergies was unveiled February… Read more »
Neffy Epi Spray: Halted Anaphylaxis in Kids, Fared Well in Hives
The nasal epinephrine sprayer called neffy reversed anaphylaxis in 15 children experiencing a serious reaction to a food allergen. The… Read more »