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Food Allergy News
Expert Q&A: Risks of Airborne Reactions with Nuts in Industrial Settings
Following our report on the workplace death of Justin Mathews, 33, from what doctors concluded was a severe anaphylactic reaction… Read more »
Increase in Childhood Peanut, Nut, Shellfish Allergies, Study Finds
Food allergy is on the rise, with a new study presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology… Read more »
Man Dies of Anaphylaxis Following Exposure to Walnuts Used in Sandblasting
A 33-year-old man with tree nut allergies has died in a rare case of anaphylaxis related to sandblasting with walnut… Read more »
Stronger TSA Rules: What Do They Mean For Allergic Travelers’ Safe Food?
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirms to Allergic Living that heightened security measures for carry-on items, which were being rolled… Read more »
Genes Could Play a Role in Development of Peanut Allergy, Study Finds
Study zeroes in on specific gene linked to food allergies.
Minnesota Teenager Dies from Severe Reaction from Peanut Cookie
A Minnesota teenager who had a severe reaction to a cookie containing peanuts passed away on Sept. 22, 2017. The… Read more »
FDA Lets Food Makers Promote Early Peanut Introduction for Allergy Prevention
“This is the first time the FDA has recognized a qualified health claim to prevent a food allergy,” said the FDA commissioner.
Study Finds Few Severe Reactions with Oral Food Allergy Challenges
Rate of allergic reaction in large survey was 14%, but only 2% were severe reactions.
FDA Accuses EpiPen’s Maker of Ignoring “Hundreds of Complaints”
Agency warns Pfizer division to correct “significant violations” of good manufacturing practice in relation to devices that failed to activate.