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FDA Generic Epinephrine Guidance - AI-Generated

New FDA Guidance Could Open Door to More Generic Epinephrine Options

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The FDA issued draft guidance for generic epinephrine, potentially improving competition, access, and affordability.
Study finds signs in placenta

Study Finds Signs of Persistent Food Allergy in Placenta at Birth

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New research has identified epigenetic differences in the placenta associated with persistent childhood food allergy, suggesting that biological clues to a child's future allergy trajectory may already be detectable at birth.
Less Allergenic Peanuts

Clemson’s Reduced-Allergen Peanut Research Raises an Important Question: Why?

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Clemson researchers identified peanuts with reduced allergen levels, but could introducing them create more risks than benefits for the food allergy community?
Study FA Risk

Study of 2.8 Million Children Reveals Major Food Allergy Risk Factors

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Analysis of 2.8 million children identifies eczema, delayed allergen introduction, and early antibiotic use among key food allergy risk factors.
AI Peanut Allergy Prediction - AI-generated

AI Predicts Peanut Food Challenge Outcomes With Up to 96% Accuracy

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AI models predicted peanut food challenge outcomes with high accuracy, potentially helping doctors determine when an in-clinic challenge is necessary.
AGS Blood Transfusion Danger - AI-Generated

Tick-Related Red Meat Allergy Linked to Dangerous Blood Transfusion Reactions

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Study links alpha-gal syndrome to increased allergic reactions from certain platelet and plasma transfusions in type O patients.
Time for FA Emergency Action Plan

Back-to-School: Time to Update Your Child’s Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan

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Every child with food allergies attending school or daycare should have an updated emergency action plan in place. Here are the four most popular.
Microneedle Phase 1

Microneedle Stamp for Peanut Allergy Moves Through First Human Trial

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An experimental microneedle stamp for peanut allergy is undergoing its first human safety trial, with Phase 2 efficacy testing planned next.
Metformin Repurposing - AI-generated

Could Metformin—a Cheap, Common Diabetes Medication—Be the Next Food Allergy Treatment?

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A new pilot study will investigate whether the inexpensive diabetes drug metformin could be repurposed to treat peanut and potentially other food allergies.
Seniors Are Underdiagnosed

Review Finds Food Allergies Often Overlooked in Older Adults

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Food allergies may be underrecognized in older adults, while unnecessary food avoidance can increase the risk of malnutrition and frailty.
Gut Issues

‘Leaky Gut’ Microbes May Worsen Food Allergies, Study Finds

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Study links differences in gut microbes to increased intestinal permeability and more severe food allergic reactions, pointing toward potential new treatments.
Child Touches Allergen at Party - AI-Generated

Addressing Your Comments and Concerns About the Allergen Contact Study

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Addressing your responses after yesterday's article summarizing what turned out to be a polarizing study.
Allergen Contact

Study Concludes Casual Skin Contact With Food Allergens Poses Extremely Low...

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Large Israeli study finds food allergens contacting intact skin pose an extremely low risk of anaphylaxis in allergic children.
Canadian FPIES Study - AI-Generated

New Study Sheds Light on FPIES, the Lesser-Known Food Allergy Affecting...

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Canada's first FPIES study identifies common food triggers and finds encouraging evidence that many affected children eventually outgrow the condition.
Aquestive's Anaphylm Resubmission

Faster than Your Auto-Injector: Aquestive’s Sublingual Epinephrine Film Aces New Clinical...

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Aquestive Therapeutics reported positive study results for Anaphylm sublingual film, supporting its planned Q3 2026 FDA resubmission.
Xolair-MOIT Short Term

Short-Term Xolair Helps Food Allergy Patients Fast-Track OIT

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Omalizumab pretreatment allowed most participants with multiple food allergies to reach OIT maintenance doses while avoiding traditional incremental up-dosing.
KinderCare Liverpool - AI-Generated

KinderCare Faces License Revocation After Alleged Failures During Child’s Allergic Reaction

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State regulators shut down a New York KinderCare after serious violations included staff failing to call 911 during a child’s allergic reaction.
FMT Peanut Allergy - AI-Generated

Fecal Transplants Reveal a New Path Toward Peanut Allergy Treatment

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Beneficial donor bacteria improved peanut tolerance in a small human trial and protected mice from anaphylaxis through bile acid metabolism.
Wheat

FASTER Act of 2026 Introduced to Target Hidden Gluten Sources in...

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In a bipartisan push to strengthen national food-labeling standards, Congressman Tom Barrett joined Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna and lawmakers from both parties in introducing...
FAA Epinephrine Refusal AI Generated

Outrage as FAA Again Declines to Mandate Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

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The FAA plans to modernize airline medical kits but still refuses to require epinephrine auto-injectors for in-flight anaphylaxis emergencies.
FAF Research

Breakthroughs on the Horizon: FAF Funds Five New Studies Targeting Food...

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Food Allergy Fund is backing five innovative studies exploring AI, immune pathways, nutrition, and microbiome-based approaches to food allergy.
Aravax

Next-Generation Peanut Allergy Therapy Earns FDA Fast Track Designation

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The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PVX108, Aravax’s peptide-based immunotherapy designed to treat peanut allergy with fewer treatment-related reactions.
Love Bronze Case

Court Ruling Dismisses Anaphylaxis Product Liability Claim

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An Oklahoma federal court ruling underscores the high bar plaintiffs face when linking anaphylaxis to an allegedly defective consumer product.
VT-7208 (AI-Generated.jpg)

As Food Allergy Treatments Become Big Business, Pharma Bets on VT-7208

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Pharma is betting big on an experimental oral drug targeting BTK that is advancing toward Phase 2 trials for food allergy, chronic hives, and multiple sclerosis.
Microneedle Phase 1

Microneedle Stamp for Peanut Allergy Moves Through First Human Trial

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An experimental microneedle stamp for peanut allergy is undergoing its first human safety trial, with Phase 2 efficacy testing planned next.
FAO PAL

Global Food Safety Body Sets New Standard for “May Contain” Allergen...

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International food safety experts adopt new science-based guidance to improve the reliability of "may contain" allergen warnings.
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.

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