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FDA Criticized for Response to Bakers Adding Sesame Allergen
A bakers’ group is citing “consumer safety” as the reason for the sudden addition of sesame – now the ninth… Read more »
Video: Dr. Stukus Talks Misinformation and Food Allergy Balance
For Food Allergy Awareness Week, Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith sat down with allergist Dr. Dave Stukus for a timely discussion… Read more »
Experts Seek Global Allergy Labeling, Revised Top Allergens List
Food allergen labeling will be at the forefront of a meeting of international experts seeking to standardize allergy advisories about… Read more »
Red Sneakers Day 2023: Teens Make Big Strides to Honor Oakley
More than 250 students at Noelle Nelson’s high school paid $1 to wear red sneakers for food allergy awareness. Nelson… Read more »
My Airline Complaint Over Nut Allergy: From Media to Hate Mail
After being humiliated by an airline supervisor at the front of a full airplane, I decided to file a U.S.… Read more »
Allergist Stresses Safety for Milk and Egg Allergy ‘Ladders’
Dr. Douglas Mack has become an evangelist for clear communication about risks when treating food allergies in children. The Canadian… Read more »
Valentine’s Candy Guide 2023: Top Picks of Allergy-Friendly Treats
Warm every heart in your inner circle this Valentine’s Day, with gifts from Allergic Living’s essential list of allergy-friendly treats.… Read more »
FDA Food Code Calls for Allergen Labels for Dining, Delis, Bakeries
The FDA’s latest version of its Food Code calls for allergen labeling of “unpackaged” food served at restaurants, delis, and… Read more »
My Top Food Allergy Pet Peeves: It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard
Lately, some food allergy pet peeves have really been getting on my nerves. They are things that, as a person… Read more »