The family of an Idaho teen who died from a severe allergic reaction in late May is launching new nonprofit… Read more »
Tag: nut allergy
Red Sneakers Day Steps Up Its Impact, as May 20 Gains Calendar Status
For the past three years, May 20 has been circled in red on the Debbs’ family calendar. The date marks… Read more »
Merrill Debbs on Honoring Oakley and the Meaning of Red Sneakers Day
Merrill Debbs on the important messages of International Red Sneakers Day on May 20.
Woman Sues for $1M in Damages over Severe Reaction at Luxury Spa Retreat
A weekend getaway to a luxury spa in the Berkshires turned into a “horror show” for a New York City… Read more »
Jessica Vosk: Broadway Star Lives Her Dream While Navigating Food Allergies
Update: Jessica Vosk ended her acclaimed run in Broadway’s Wicked on May 12, 2019. Below, she speaks about her experiences… Read more »
Reader Roundup: Our Top 10 Ask the Allergist Questions
Following is a roundup of popular food allergy Q&As with Allergic Living leading allergist contributors. 1. Is goat’s milk safe… Read more »
WestJet Serving Nut Snacks: What the Change Means for Allergic Travelers
Canadian airline WestJet, which gained a reputation in the food allergy community for a highly accommodating peanut and tree nut… Read more »
Hospital Breakfast Linked to Allergic Teen’s Death
A coroner’s inquest has determined that hospital food contributed to a 13-year-old’s death in Australia in October 2015. Louis Tate… 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 »
Bride’s Close Call: Wedding Caterer Oversells Nut-Free Promises
Our big day almost landed me in the ER, thanks to the caterer who oversold his nut-free promises.