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Food Allergy News
Study Links Secondhand Smoke to Food Allergy
New research suggests a link between early-life secondhand smoke exposure and the development of food allergies.
Peanut Butter Smeared at School in Graduation “Prank”
A peanut butter smearing incident that occurred at a high school in Toronto is not being treated as a criminal… Read more »
Lupine Warning Issued to Peanut-Allergic Consumers
Updated June 1, 2017: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers about lupine (also called lupin), as both… Read more »
Allergic Student’s Death Could Have Been Prevented, Inquest Finds
The tragic death of a 14-year-old London student who had an allergic reaction to his school lunch might have been… Read more »
Is Expired Epinephrine OK to Use? Study Finds Longer Shelf Life Than Date Indicates
The epinephrine in auto-injectors appears to have a longer shelf life than the expiration date indicates, a California study finds.… Read more »
Family Sues, Arguing Pool Club Denied Renewal Over Food Allergies
A family in Boston says they are being discriminated against by a local pool club because of their son’s food… Read more »
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.
Central Michigan University Student Charged in Alleged Peanut Hazing Incident
A college student could face jail time if convicted of the charge.
Grieving Mom Warns: Speak Up About Severe Food Allergies
Young man who died of anaphylaxis had been embarrassed about multiple food allergies.