Milk Allergy Alert June 30, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Food Allergy Alerts, food allergy.Tags: milk allergy alert, milk allergy, giant food, Stop and Shop Supermarket company, garlic bread, garlic spread
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**THE FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK SPECIAL FOOD ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE**
MILK ALLERGY ALERT
June 30, 2008
Giant Food and the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company are recalling
their “Garlic Bread” and “Garlic Spread” due to undeclared milk.
The product was distributed in the bakeshops of all Giant and Stop & Shop
supermarkets.
The following products are affected by this recall:
16-oz. Giant Garlic Bread: UPC 21476670000
16-oz. Giant Garlic Spread: UPC 20173310000
16-oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC 20540880000
9-oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Bread: UPC 20540900000
16-oz. Stop & Shop Garlic Spread; UPC 20549280000
Consumers may return the product to their local Giant or Stop & Shop for a
full refund. Consumers with questions may call Giant at (888) 469-4426 or
Stop & Shop at (800) 767-7772.
Milk Allergy Alert June 30, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Food Allergy Alerts, food allergy.Tags: Bay Valley Foods, Groger Chicken Noodle Soup, Kansas, milk allergy, milk allergy alert, Missouri, Nebraska
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**THE FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK SPECIAL FOOD ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE**
MILK ALLERGY ALERT
June 25, 2008
Bay Valley Foods is recalling “Kroger Chicken Noodle Soup” due to
undeclared milk.
The recalled soup was distributed through Dillon stores in Kansas,
Missouri, and Nebraska.
The product comes in 10.5-oz. cans, is marked with lot code 52104098, and
has a “best before” date code of 40910 that can be found on the bottom of
the can.
Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 983-0823.
ABC News OnCall+ Allergy June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Anaphylaxis, News, allergies, asthma, food allergy.Tags: ABC News, allergies, drug allergies, food allergies, insect allergies, seasonal allergies, skin allergies
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Below is the link to ABC’s special section on allergies where you can find answers to some of your allergy questions from allergists and immunologists.
Section 1 talks gives you and overview of allergies.
Section 2 talks about Seasonal Allergies and Sinusitis.
Section 3 talks about Food Allergies.
Section 4 talks about Drug Allergies.
Section 5 talks about other allergies such as skin reactions and bug bite/sting reactions.
These sections are followed by a common allergy questions and answers section.
For more information visit: http://www.abcnews.go.com/health/allergies
Food Allergies are More Common June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: Dr. Hugh Sampson, food allergies, Katie Charles, NY Daily News
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Food allergies are becoming more common
Wednesday, May 21st 2008, 4:00 AM
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Dr. Hugh Sampson
The specialist: Dr. Hugh Sampson on food allergies
A pediatric immunologist and the father of three daughters, Sampson has been helping patients manage their food allergies for 27 years. He is the president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and also works to fight inner-city asthma.
Who’s at risk:
According to new research, food allergies are on the rise worldwide, but particularly in the U.S, affecting about 4% of the nation’s population. Young children are the group most likely to be affected. “As many as 8% of children under the age of 3 have food allergies,” says Sampson. In children, the most common food allergies are to milk, eggs and peanuts. About 2.5% of children under the age of 4 are allergic to milk, while 1.5% are allergic to eggs and 0.8% are allergic to peanuts. Other foods that often cause allergies are wheat, soy and sesame products.
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/health/2008/05/21/2008-05-21_food_allergies_are_becoming_more_common.html
Legislative Support for Children With Food Allergies June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: children with food allergies, food allergies, food allergy and anaphylaxis network, schools and food allergies, Trace Adkins, U.S. Senator Bob Corker, U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander
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Alexander, Corker Join Country Music Star Trace Adkins to Announce Support for Bill to Help 41,000 Tennessee Children With Life-Threatening Food Allergies
Legislation Would Provide Grants, Guidelines to Schools to Better Assist Students
NASHVILLE (June 9, 2008) – U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today joined country music star Trace Adkins and representatives of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) to announce they are co-sponsoring legislation that would help schools protect the more than 2.2 million children nationwide – including 41,000 Tennesseans – who suffer from life-threatening food allergies.
“Parents should be able to send their children to school without worrying that their son or daughter might suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction at the lunch table. Equally important, children should be able to attend school and focus on learning and on having fun,” said Alexander, a former Secretary of Education. “We need to help our school administrators, teachers, and nurses have the best training possible to keep safe the 41,000 children in Tennessee, and millions throughout the country, who suffer from potentially fatal allergies. This bill will provide guidelines and grants that will make it easier for schools to prevent emergencies and be as prepared as possible if one occurs.”
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.foodallergy.org/media/press_releases/TNBillSupport.htm
(C) 2008 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
FISH, ALMOND, PECAN, WALNUT, and WHEAT ALLERGY ALERT June 10, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Food Allergy Alerts, food allergy.Tags: almond allergy, fish allergy, Leiner Health Products Inc, Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula, nut allergy, pecan allergy, walnut allergy, wheat allergy
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**THE FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK SPECIAL FOOD ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE**
FISH, ALMOND, PECAN, WALNUT, and WHEAT ALLERGY ALERT
June 10, 2008
Leiner Health Products Inc., is recalling “Liquimax Complete Nutrition
Multivitamin Formula” due to undeclared fish, wheat, almond, pecan, and/or
walnut.
The product was distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product was in 32-oz. plastic bottles with the UPC 7497052290,
7497023607, or 7497023696.
Consumers may call (800) 533-8482 for a full refund.
To view more alerts visit: http://www.foodallergy.org/alerts.html
ALMOND, PECAN, and WALNUT ALLERGY ALERT June 5, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in Food Allergy Alerts, food allergy.Tags: almond allergy, food allergy, Food Allergy Alerts, food allergy and anaphylaxis network, pecan allergy, walnut allergy
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**THE FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWORK SPECIAL FOOD ALLERGY ALERT NOTICE**
ALMOND, PECAN, and WALNUT ALLERGY ALERT
June 5, 2008
Kraft Foods is recalling one code date of “Post LiveActive Mixed Berry
Crunch Cereal” due to undeclared almonds, pecans, and/or walnuts.
This product was sold in stores nationwide.
The product comes in a 13-oz. box with a “best when used by” date of
17DEC2008 and UPC 00430000238900.
Consumers may call (866) 771-1511 for a full refund.
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To view other food allergy alerts visit: http://www.foodallergy.org/alerts.html
Summer Eating Risky for Food Allergy Sufferers June 3, 2008
Posted by JI Soucie in News, food allergy.Tags: carnivals, eating out, eating out at summer events, food allergy, summer eating
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Oh how I know about the desire to go to carnivals or some other summer event and join on all of the festivities with other people, including being able to eat meals cooked outside my home. Unfortunately I have too many severe food allergies and great anxiety over the possibility of having another reaction, I refuse to eat out. I still go to summer events, but I bring my own food, so as not to miss out on all of the events. Here is an article that touches on this very subject:
Food Allergies On A Stick: The Risks Of Summer Eating
Most people would rather not know what goes into the corndog they consume at the summer carnival.
But for the 12 million Americans with food allergies, awareness of ingredients is a must for safely eating their way through summer events, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
“People with food allergies must be extra vigilant when eating at summer fairs and festivals,” said Amal H. Assa’ad, MD, FAAAAI and Chair of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. “There are many questions about ingredients, preparations and possible cross-contamination that if left unanswered could lead to an allergic reaction.”
To view the rest of the article visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/109654.php
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