AS A CHILD, being “different” and standing out from your peers can be tough. As a food-allergic child on Halloween,… Read more »
Food Allergy
10 Outstanding Teal Pumpkins – and What Teal Means to the Designers
We asked the food allergy community: “What does the Teal Pumpkin Project mean to you?”
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 »
Working as an NYC Barista Opened My Eyes to Food Allergy Risks
Allergic student Hannah Lank on what she learned working as a barista.
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.
Difference Maker: A Teen Who Got Involved in Food Allergy Research
Meet the teenager impacting research as an intern and study participant.
FARE on Epinephrine Access: Positive Changes, But More Choice Needed
There have been some positive changes on auto-injector choice and cost, but FARE sees more yet to be done.
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.
Michigan Student Pleads Guilty in Peanut Butter Face-Smearing Case
The case in which a Central Michigan University student smeared peanut butter on the face of an unconscious student with… Read more »