Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom is CEO and "Blogger in Chief" of SnackSafely.com.
Update to Safe Snack Guide: September 12, 2013
Please note that we have removed one item from the Safe Snack Guide and have added a number of products from new partners to our SnackSafely.com Manufacturer's Partnership Initiative.
NY Times Opinion Piece: EpiPens for All
An excellent opinion piece by Curtis Sittenfeld entitled 'Epipens for All' was published in today's New York Times Sunday Review.
Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation
The parents of Natalie Giorgi have established a foundation in her memory.
Allergic Living: Lessons from a Teen Food Allergy Tragedy
Allergic Living has posted an excellent article in response to the tragic death of Natalie Giorgi, the 13 year old girl who suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis after biting into a treat made with peanut butter.
FARE Publishes Updated Emergency Action Plan Template
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has published an update to their emergency action plan template.
Back-to-School: Important Notes Regarding Auto-Injectors
A roundup of the epinephrine auto-injector market and some important reminders as we head into the back-to-school season.
Nut-Free Notice Graphics for Your School
A set of nut-free notice graphics to help your school enforce its allergen exclusion policy.
FDA Announces New Rules for 'Gluten-Free' Labeling
The FDA announced new labeling standards for foods claiming to be "Gluten-Free".
House Passes School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act
The US House of Representatives has passed the School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act.
Update to Natalie Giorgi Tragedy
This is an update to our previous story regarding the tragic death of 13-year-old Natalie Giorgi, who accidentally ingested a treat containing peanut butter and suffered a fatal bout of anaphylaxis.
