Dave Bloom
CEO & Co-Founder of SnackSafely.com and proud food allergy dad.
Advocating for food allergy awareness and causes since the founding of SnackSafely.com in 2011. Dedicated to solving issues critical to the food allergy community by leveraging over 25 years of technical expertise gained serving various senior roles in the Financial Services industry.
Authority on issues regarding the manufacture of allergy-friendly food products and founder of the SnackSafely.com Manufacturer Partnership, a consortium of food manufacturers now numbering 100+ companies that have agreed to provide detailed disclosure of their manufacturing processes beyond what the FDA requires.
Update on Delivery of Emergency Epinephrine via Sublingual Film
Aquestive is finalizing the clinical trial application for a 2019Q2 study.
Update on the Manufacture of Oreos with Respect to Peanuts and Tree Nuts
We reached out to our contact at Mondelēz to confirm our understanding of their manufacture is still valid.
Six Year-Old Saves Mom Suffering Anaphylaxis
Paramedics told Oliver he deserved a medal.
As EpiPen Company’s Stock Plummets, CEO Heather Bresch Gets A Raise
You would think the CEO of a company whose stock lost 63% of its value would be shown the door. You would be wrong.
3 Year-Old Boy Recovers From Induced Coma After Eating Mom’s Secret Chocolate Stash
Parents administered seven EpiPens then brought Omar to the hospital.
EpiPen Manufacturer Under Civil Investigation by US Attorney
The company disclosed it was responding to an investigation of quality issues at the facility.
NPR Provides Context to ‘Positive Mindset in OIT’ Study
The NPR article is a must-read for parents of kids undergoing OIT or those considering the treatment for their children.
Dr Oz is No Wizard When It Comes to Food Allergies
Never take allergy advice from a doctor on TV.
FabWoman Site Makes Dangerous Claims in Article Providing ‘Homemade Remedies’ for Milk Allergy
The site's assertions are reckless and we surmise could only have been made without bothering to consult an allergist.
Let’s Pledge to be More Vigilant in Memory of Habiba and Brandon
The food allergy community is grieving after the loss of two more kids who were guilty of nothing more than developing life-threatening immune disorders.
