Holidays should be a joyful time spent with friends and family. But holidays focused around food can create added stress for parents and caregivers of children with food allergies. These tips will help you avoid food allergy reactions during holiday celebrations. Data from the CDC indicates that the 2022-2023 flu season will be more severe than past flu seasons. It takes 2 weeks to build full immunity, so make sure to get a flu vaccine if you haven't already. Keep the Focus on the Holiday,...

Shreaya Madireddy is a senior in high school near Dayton, Ohio. She has asthma, eczema, and animal and environmental allergies. She is also allergic to all nuts, peanuts, coconut, beans, and soy. But Shreaya doesn’t let her food allergies and asthma hold her back. She coaches youth volleyball and volunteers at local nursing homes through the Key Club. She volunteers with Be the Match to help set up bone marrow registration drives. And she uses her voice to make a difference for people with...

Do you know a teen with food allergies? One of our partners is conducting an online survey on food allergy experiences in teens. TAKE THE SURVEY Who: Our partner is looking for teens with food allergies age 13 to 18. Your teen’s answers and identity will be completely anonymous throughout the survey process and will not be given to the survey’s sponsors or marketed or sold in any way. They will never be asked for their name or personal information while taking the survey. What: Your teen’s...

The Spice House Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub For Immediate Release November 22, 2021 Contact Information The Spice House support@thespicehouse.com Company Announcement The Spice House is voluntarily recalling Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub because it may contain undeclared sesame. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame seeds should immediately discontinue use of this product. The product is being recalled because the wrong spice blend may be in the...

TaDah! Foods of Springfield, VA is Voluntarily Recalling Two Batches of Production of Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus Due to an Undeclared Milk Allergen For Immediate Release November 22, 2021 Contact Information TaDah! Foods Customer Relations (571) 335-1635 Company Announcement TaDah! Foods of Springfield, VA is voluntarily recalling two batches of production of Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus due to an undeclared milk allergen . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk...

Cargill voluntarily recalls 469, one-pound bags of Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls due to possible peanut allergen presence For Immediate Release November 19, 2021 Contact Information Denise Auker 717-627-7946 Denise_Auker@cargill.com Company Announcement Cargill is voluntarily recalling 469, one-pound bags of Wilbur Dark Chocolate Triple Covered Malted Milk Balls. Sold locally through the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Pa. and online at Wilburbuds.com, the bags are...

Mom’s Pumpkin Pie: Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Soy-Free You might be surprised to find out that pumpkin pie can be made without milk or eggs, but with this recipe, it is possible. The following recipe has been adapted from one of the most popular recipes in KFA Safe Eats® recipe collection, created by KFA member, “Littlebotsmom.” Members have used the Mom’s Pumpkin Pie recipe to make traditional pies, mini pies, custard molds, even amuse-bouche (single-bite) desserts. Ingredients 2 cups canned...

Spice ‘N’ More Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Salma Natural Curry Powder For Immediate Release November 16, 2021 Contact Information Spice N’ More Corp. 718-417-0746 Company Announcement Spice N’ More Corp. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its 13 ounce (368 grams) containers of “Salma Natural Curry Powder” with Lot # H092021 and best by date 12/20/23 because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening...

Many traditional American holiday recipes are full of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, and nuts – some of the most common foods that cause allergic reactions . But what if we told you it’s possible to create an entire Thanksgiving or Christmas menu with family favorites that are both delicious and allergy friendly? Here are some of the top holiday recipes and tips from Kids With Food Allergies (KFA). Turkey and Meat Dishes Uncooked meats, including beef, pork and poultry, can be enhanced with a...

We thank Perfect Day for their sponsorship of this blog post to help us share information about milk allergy and animal-free milk proteins. This is a sponsored post and is not an endorsement of any company or its products. The funding we received for this sponsorship helps support our free food allergy programs. Perfect Day set out to create dairy products that are like cow’s milk but are better for our climate. Perfect Day’s product is just like whey, a protein found in milk. But it’s made...

The standard recommendation to prevent allergic reactions is to remove the food allergen from the diet of the person with the food allergy. But one type of treatment, called food oral immunotherapy (OIT) , exposes them to small amounts of the food allergen. But before you consider it, it helps to know what it is, how it works, and the risks and benefits. OIT is a food allergy treatment that retrains your child’s immune system to respond differently to food. It helps the body gradually...

Ellenos Real Greek Yogurt of Federal Way, WA is recalling Mango Greek Yogurt 16 oz. cups because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

November 9, 2021 – Nutracap Holdings, LLC of Norcross, Georgia is voluntarily recalling various dietary supplements due to undeclared wheat, milk, soy and/or coconut on the labels. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy, milk, wheat, or coconut run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing soy, milk, wheat, or coconut.

Some people in the United States have expressed concern over getting one of the three currently available COVID-19 vaccines due to fear of an allergic reaction to the ingredients. Two new studies being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting show most people who think they will have an allergic reaction, or who believe they have had an allergic response to the first vaccine, can safely be fully vaccinated.

It’s well known that 9 of 10 Americans who believe they are allergic to penicillin are not allergic. It’s also known that broad spectrum antibiotics are not as effective as penicillin and their use can increase antibiotic resistance. A new study showed the majority of pregnant women with a penicillin allergy label who were tested were not allergic and could tolerate penicillin during labor.

Allergists and pediatricians have recommended since 2017 that parents start to introduce peanut product around the time their child begins solid foods to prevent peanut allergy. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that early egg introduction is associated with decreased egg allergy.

In 2017, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) released guidelines to help parents introduce peanut products to their infants to prevent peanut allergy. A new study being presented at this year’s American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals that although 58% of those surveyed reported their primary care physician (PCP) discussed early peanut introduction, only 40% of the parents said they received a recommendation.

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Bobo’s of Boulder, Colorado is issuing a voluntary recall of Bobo’s 4-Pack Almond Butter Protein Bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pine Nut in 10 Oz. Organic Mediterranean Hommus For Immediate Release October 25, 2021 Contact Information Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods Jonathan Bell 978-509-4183 Company Announcement Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, of Ward Hill, MA is voluntarily recalling Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus 10 oz. because it may contain an incorrect back label and undeclared allergen (Pine Nut). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to...