A Massachusetts teenager is being hailed a hero for his quick-thinking in administering an epinephrine auto-injector to a friend who… Read more »
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Panera Grilled Cheese Lawsuit Will Head to Jury Trial
The case of the Panera grilled cheese sandwich containing a dollop of peanut butter that caused a young girl’s anaphylactic… Read more »
Opinion: Bans Aren’t the Answer, but Montreal School Allergy Policy Raises Big Concerns
As of the spring of 2017, no longer are there any food prohibitions in the schools of the main Montreal… Read more »
Judge to Weigh Panera Suit Over Grilled Cheese with Peanut
The case of the grilled cheese sandwich containing peanut butter that caused a 6-year-old’s anaphylactic reaction is moving forward with… Read more »
Video: Humor Writer Joel Stein on Tough Food Allergy Lessons
Stein sat down with Allergic Living’s Gwen Smith for a video chat about allergies, anxiety and what he still gets wrong.
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 »
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.
Success with OIT for Tree Nuts in Small, Long-Term Study of Kids
Seven of nine kids were desensitized to walnut and one other nut.
Skin Patch for Peanut Allergy Shows 83% Success Rate in Kids
Promising results from Viaskin patch research.