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FASI 10

FASI’s Decade of Research Brings the Food Allergy Community Closer to...

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FASI celebrates 10 years of pioneering research, shifting the food allergy paradigm through neuro-immune discovery.
Planes in a Troubling Sky

DOT Draws Line on Airline Allergy Accommodations — What Families Need...

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DOT dismisses complaint against Southwest, clarifying that severe allergies don’t automatically guarantee accommodations.
Newborn Sleeping in Bassinet

Before Their First Bite: Food Allergens Present in Infants’ Homes Might...

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When we think about food allergies, we usually focus on what babies eat. But new research suggests exposure may begin much earlier in the home.
Epinephrine Production in US

Partnership Will Onshore Manufacturing to Stabilize and Secure US Epinephrine Supply

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Fresenius Kabi and Phlow Corp have announced a major collaboration to onshore the complete manufacturing process of Epinephrine Injection, USP. The partnership aims to...
neffy Nasal Spray

90% of Patients Favor Epinephrine Nasal Spray Over Auto-Injectors

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Dr Douglas Mack highlights how needle-free epinephrine nasal sprays increase patient preference and reduce life-saving treatment delays during anaphylaxis.
St James' Hospital, Dublin

“Should Have Been Preventable”: Hospital Admits Errors in Anaphylactic Death of...

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This tragedy could have been entirely prevented. We strongly urge those with severe allergies to follow our advice when seeking medical treatment.
T-Cells

Immune ‘Peacekeepers’ Teach the Body Which Foods are Safe to Eat

Research shows how regulatory T cells recognize safe foods by scanning for specific protein signals, opening new paths to prevent and treat food allergies. In...
Singapore Airlines

California Woman Sues Airline Over Near-Fatal Meal

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A California woman is suing Singapore Airlines after a "tainted" meal caused a life-threatening, full-blown allergic reaction mid-flight.
Egg at Crime Scene - AI Generated

Court Hears Teen Allegedly Threatened to Use Egg Allergy Against Care...

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A teen appeared in court after allegedly threatening a children’s home worker with "pour[ing] raw eggs down her throat."
SkinnyPop Side-by-Side

Advisory: SkinnyPop Removes Dairy-Containing Variety That Looks Like Non-Dairy Version

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Beware if you have purchased Dairy-Free SkinnyPop White Cheddar Popcorn and have a milk allergy.
Rothia Bacteria in Saliva

Beyond the Immune System: How Bacteria in the Mouth Dictate Peanut...

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A study reveals that oral and gut bacteria may reduce peanut allergy severity by breaking down allergens before immune system interaction.
Uncle-Sam-WeThePeople

Take a Step Toward Ending Food Allergies

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Introducing allergenic foods early can prevent allergies. Do your small part to encourage your state to act.
Miss Vickie's Recall

Advisory: Frito-Lay Recalls Popular Potato Chips Due to Undeclared Milk

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Note: Frito-Lay is not a member of the SnackSafely.com Manufacturer Partnership. As such, we don’t normally issue advisories for recalled products unless they have broad...
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

Milk, Tree Nuts, Sesame, Egg, Seeds: OIT Success Extends Beyond Peanut

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A study reveals oral immunotherapy successfully induces sustained unresponsiveness in children with non-peanut food allergies, offering new treatment hope.
Viaskin Patch

Viaskin Peanut Patch Shows 83% Success Rate in Increasing Tolerance in...

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DBV Technologies' VITESSE trial showed Viaskin Peanut patch effectively increases peanut tolerance in children, supporting their upcoming submission for approval to the FDA.
Genetic Research

New Study Pinpoints the Genetic Roots of Common Food Allergies

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Researchers identified 37 genetic variants linked to food allergies, highlighting the need for consistent diagnostic criteria for future studies.
Jeremy Webb

16-Year-Old Becomes World’s Second Recorded Alpha-Gal Death

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An inquest confirmed 16-year-old Jeremy Webb’s death was caused by Alpha-gal syndrome, marking the world's second recorded fatal case of this allergy.
Chitosan oligosaccharide (COS)

New Research Identifies a Prebiotic as a Tool for Fighting Food...

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A recent study published in Food Bioscience examines how certain natural carbohydrates may help manage food allergies. Food allergies occur when the immune system...
Boy Contemplating a Peanut

The Hidden Risk for Younger Siblings: Why Early Peanut Introduction is...

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Younger siblings of peanut consumers face higher peanut allergy risks; early introduction of peanuts helps mitigate this sensitization.
Omalizumab + OIT

Omalizumab as Effective as Oral Immunotherapy for Multiple Allergens According to...

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New research shows omalizumab and multi-food oral immunotherapy equally support long-term dietary consumption in patients with severe food allergies.
Sad Girl and Multiple Food Allergens

Study Finds 75% of Children with Food Allergies Have Multiple Food...

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A study reveals high prevalence of multi-food allergies in children, indicating the need for targeted screening and intervention strategies.
Lab-Grown vs Farm-Raised Meat - AI-Generated

Could Cultivated Meat Affect Allergy Risk? New Study Offers Nuanced Findings

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A study reveals lab-grown beef may trigger stronger allergic responses in alpha-gal syndrome patients, emphasizing the need for stringent safety assessments.
Matthew Schleier

Father Claims Fear of 5-Year-Old Son’s Anaphylaxis Led to Fatal Strangulation

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Court documents reveal a father allegedly killed his son because the extreme anxiety of managing the boy’s and his sister’s life-threatening food allergies became overwhelming.
Artificial Intelligence

A 40% Leap in Accuracy: The New Era of AI-Powered Food...

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New AI models using machine learning and deep learning show 40% increased accuracy in food allergy diagnosis, potentially improving patient testing efficiency and safety significantly.
Kerry Smith and Daughter

Anaphylaxis in a Bottle: The Hidden Risk of Over-the-Counter Herbal Supplements

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The risk of herbal supplement use is a growing concern. Learn how one woman's serious reaction is prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Rhonan Kelly and Pretoria Drever

Airline Leaves Allergic Couple Grounded and Humiliated Despite their Best Efforts

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KLM left the couple with a difficult choice: stay on the flight and risk severe anaphylaxis mid-air, or leave the plane.
Girl Exasperated with Parents

You Be the Judge: Woman Refuses to Continue Having Parents Treat...

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Sound off in the comments section and lend your insight to the discussion.
Xolair

FDA Grants Xolair Priority Review for Children and Adults with...

If approved, Xolair would be the first medicine to reduce allergic reactions to multiple foods following an accidental exposure.
CBS Austin Report on Lake Travis Peanut Hazing Incident

Mom Speaks Out About HS Football Teammates Intentionally Exposing Son to...

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"They might as well have loaded a gun and put it to his head."
Bryn Pharma Intranasal Epinephrine Device

Study Shows Bryn’s Epinephrine Nasal Spray Absorbed as Fast and Lasted...

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Spray was afe and generally well-tolerated with no new safety signals observed.
PowerSoul Cafe

World’s First Gluten-Free Fast Food Chain to Open in January

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Menu will include over 30 varieties of smoothies, personal pizzas, and vegan options.
Sens Schumer and Warren

Top Senate Democrats Demand FAA Require Airlines Carry Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

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The current requirement "puts airline passengers at risk."
Tomatoes

American Academy of Pediatrics Describes Benefits, Risks and Unknowns About GMO-Based...

Encourage more research into the potential health hazards of chemical herbicide residues in GMO-based foods.
Georgina Mansergh

What We Learned from the Georgina Mansergh Inquest

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Report on a death due to anaphylaxis with strategies to avoid a similar tragedy.
Advisory

Advisory: Discard Sesame-Free and Gluten-Free Editions of Safe Snack Guide Dated...

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Only Sesame-Free and Gluten-Free Editions Dated December 6 are affected.
Holiday Edition!

The Holiday Editions of the Safe Snack Guide are Here and...

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With Christmas and Chanukkah-themed goodies!
Mahomes Family

Brittany Mahomes on Rushing Her Son to the ER with Anaphylaxis...

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Both Mahomes children have severe food allergies.
Food Allergy Institute

Long Beach Institute Uses AI to Help Children Achieve Freedom from...

Artificial intelligence helps patients build tolerance at their own pace.
Eco-inject

Auto-Injectors Going Eco-Friendly?

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A UK firm promises a cheaper, sustainable, carbon net-zero auto-injector.
Manischewitz Recall

Manischewitz Issues Recall of Limited Units of Chocolate Coins, a Staple...

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It is imperative that those concerned with milk allergy heed this recall.
Proximity Challenge

Relieving Anxiety in Children and Parents: The Proximity Food Challenge

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Discuss with the allergist to determine whether such a challenge makes sense for your anxious child.
Teal-GivingTuesday

Food Allergy Non-Profits Deserving of Your Support on GivingTuesday

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On this GivingTuesday, support the non-profits that support you!
Speeding Ambulance

Anaphylaxis Guidelines Regarding What to Do After Administering Epinephrine Expected to...

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Paradigm shift based on data and cost-effectiveness analyses.
alladapt

FDA Fast Tracks Alladapt’s ADP101 for the Treatment of Single and...

Fast Track Designation accelerates ADP101's development path for the treatment of food allergies.
Frito-Lay Recall

Frito-Lay Recall Exposes Weakness in US Allergen Labeling Regulations

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How did this happen and what does it mean for the consumer concerned with food allergies?
Palforzia

Palforzia Shows Positive Results in Peanut-Allergic Children Ages 1-3 in Phase...

73.5% of patients treated with PALFORZIA tolerated a 600 mg single dose of peanut protein at 12 months.

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