Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom is CEO and "Blogger in Chief" of SnackSafely.com.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: March 1, 2012
Introducing a number of exciting changes to our Safe Snack Guide, our list of snacks free of peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs intended for schools, clubs, parties, etc.
Study: Anaphylaxis Extremely Rare As Result of Vaccine Administration
A UK study found that anaphylaxis occurred rarely as a result of common pediatric immunizations and not at all as a result of infant and preschool immunizations.
Virginia First Grader Dies of Allergic Reaction in School
A Virginia first grader died Monday shortly after suffering an apparent allergic reaction to something she ate at school.
Study: Peanut Sensitivity Rises with Age in Children and Young Adults
The results of a study indicate sensitivity to peanuts in allergic children and young adults rises with age.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: December 8, 2011
We have made a number of changes to our Safe Snack Guide as of this revision:
Sesame Seeds - No Longer Supported by This Guide
After...
Support the "School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act"
US Senators have introduced legislation which could potentially safeguard the lives of millions of school children with known food allergies and many more that have not been diagnosed.
Open Letter: Why Your Child Can't Bring Peanut Butter to School (and What You...
A non-confrontational letter explaining the need for allergen restrictions in school.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: October 26, 2011
Please note that we have made two revisions to our Safe Snack Guide:
Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallows - Product Removed
Based on reader feedback, we have received...
White House Petition to Expand Food Labeling
There is currently a petition circulating on the White House website to expand the allergens covered by FALCPA to include sesame seeds and mustard seeds, two common food ingredients that can cause severe reactions including anaphylaxis.
4 Strategies for Accommodating Kids with Food Allergies on Halloween
Here are four Halloween strategies to help you and your child with food allergies cope and enjoy the holiday.
