Discrepancies between air travelers’ personal reports and airline data suggest the number of anaphylaxis emergencies aboard flights is underestimated, according… Read more »
Travel & Dining
Traveler Alert: Disney Changes Labeling of Tree Nuts on Its Menus
Vacationers should be aware that allergy-friendly options at Walt Disney World restaurants may now include some ingredients previously classified as… Read more »
N.J. Allergens on Menu Bill Gets Boost, AAFA Takes Effort National
Teen advocates are using their voices to help push a bill forward that would require allergen labeling on all restaurant… Read more »
Lawmakers Demand FAA Require Epinephrine Devices on Planes
A group of U.S. lawmakers has sent a scathing letter to the Federal Aviation Administration about its proposed new rule… Read more »
Food Allergy Community Up in Arms Over Epinephrine on Planes
A proposed new U.S. federal rule governing airline emergency medical kits sparked an outpouring of public comments from the food… Read more »
FAA’s Proposal for Epi on Planes: a Letdown for Allergy Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration has released its long-awaited proposed rule to update the emergency medical kits (EMKs) on U.S. commercial… Read more »
Megan’s Video: My Food Allergy Son Takes 3-Day Wilderness Trek
“What if I told you I said ‘yes’ to sending my food-allergic teenager on a three-day wilderness trek?” Megan Lavin… Read more »
Teen Died of Allergic Reaction to Airline’s Sandwich, Family Sues
For years, I have reported on hidden allergens in airline meals, warning that passengers with life-threatening food allergies cannot make… Read more »
Airline Meals and Allergens: 2 Troubling Reactions to Hidden Nut
The lack of allergy labeling on in-flight meals has taken an alarming turn that I’ve been warning about. A 5-year-old… Read more »
FAA’s Awaited Rule on Epi on Planes: Why the Fine Print Matters
Two years ago, I wrote in Allergic Living about what appeared to be a turning point for passengers at risk… Read more »