New this past month from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network:

Just because a product was safe the last time you purchased it doesn’t mean the ingredients have stayed the same! It is very important to read all labels all of the time. The following food manufacturers have recently worked with FAAN to provide you with information about changes in their products.

2009

January

Kraft Foods North America, Inc., would like to notify you that beginning in early March 2009, Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts (in 21-oz., 11.25-oz., and 10-oz. packages) will be reformulated to include macadamia nuts. The new packages for these three products will continue to include the following allergen information statement: “Manufactured on equipment that processes peanut, other tree nuts.”

Consumers are strongly encouraged to read the labels on the products before every purchase, as formulas (recipes) do change from time to time. If you have any questions you may call the company at (877) 677-3268.

View more results from the past year and any new updates for this year at:

http://www.foodallergy.org/ingredients.html

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WALNUT ALLERGY ALERT

January 29, 2009

House of Flavors Ice Cream Company is recalling “Hannaford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream” due to undeclared walnuts. The product was distributed in the state of Florida to Sweetbay Supermarkets. The product is in 64-oz. square packages with lot code SR L1 26-426 08319. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may call (231) 845-7369, ext. 2229.

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MILK ALLERGY ALERT
November 10, 2008

Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., is recalling “Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich” due
to undeclared milk.

The recalled product was distributed to retail grocery stores.

The frozen 4.0-oz. product has a code date of 10 H148 A, B, C, or D.

Consumers with questions may call (707) 568-4500, extension 4571.

Allergy testing — minus the risk

By JOHN GILLIS Health Reporter
Sat. Sep 27 – 5:32 AM

Right now, the only way to definitively diagnose a food allergy is to feed a child some of the suspected food at a hospital so they can get prompt treatment if they have a serious reaction.

But immunologists at Dalhousie University’s medical school are working with doctors at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax to devise a laboratory test that could identify allergies without exposing a child to risk.

In department head Jean Marshall’s lab, researchers can grow the mast cells involved in allergic responses, add serum from a patient’s body, introduce the food and watch what happens.

To read the rest of the article visit: http://thechronicleherald.ca/Metro/1081461.html

The Center for Disease control has released a new study that shows that now 3 million children and teenagers have food allergies.

CDC Study Finds 3 Million U.S. Children have Food or Digestive Allergies

The number of young people who had a food or digestive allergy increased 18 percent between 1997 and 2007, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2007, approximately 3 million U.S. children and teenagers under age 18 – or nearly 4 percent of that age group – were reported to have a food or digestive allergy in the previous 12 months, compared to just over 2.3 million (3.3 percent) in 1997.

to read the rest of the press release visit: http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r081022.htm

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EGG ALLERGY ALERT
November 3, 2008

Jolly Good Meat Products is recalling raw “Jolly Good Banger Rolls” and
ready-to-eat “Jolly Good Banger Rolls” due to undeclared egg.

The products were shipped to distributors in California for further
distribution to retail establishment and restaurants.

The raw “Jolly Good Banger Rolls” are in 24-lb. cases, and the ready-to-
eat “Jolly Good Banger Rolls” are in 8.9-lb. cases. Each box has “EST. #
6216” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Consumers with questions may call (323) 290-2265.

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EGG, MILK, AND SOY ALLERGY ALERT

October 31, 2008

TO:   Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Members

FROM: The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and General Mills

RE: Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup

General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of
Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue. Product
produced on this date may have been mislabeled and may contain undeclared
egg, milk, and soy.

This voluntary recall includes only 19-oz. cans of Progresso Hearty Tomato
soup with the following code date printed on the bottom of the can:
19May10 NV VN-3.

A production error resulted in a limited number of cases of Progresso
Light Vegetable and Noodle soup being mislabeled as Progresso Hearty
Tomato soup. The mislabeled soups contain a product that is visibly
different from the soup depicted on the label. Rather than containing
Progresso Hearty Tomato soup, a mislabeled can would actually contain
Progresso Light Vegetable and Noodle soup.

No other varieties or production dates of Progresso soup are affected by
this recall.

Consumers wishing to request a refund or further information may contact
General Mills Consumer Services at (800) 200-9377.

This mailing has been funded by General Mills to bring this situation to
your attention.

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PECAN ALLERGY ALERT
October 23, 2008

Harry and David is recalling “Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk
Chocolate Gingerbread” due to undeclared pecans.

The product was distributed nationwide in Harry and David stores.

The product is in a 1-lb., 4-oz. boxes with stock number RSD142014 and
a “best if used by” date of 06/28/09.

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 233-1101.

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MILK, SOY, AND WHEAT ALERT
October 23, 2008

Nonna’s Real Italiana Cuccine is recalling “Nonna’s Real Italiana Cuccine
Stuffed Artichokes” due to undeclared milk, soy, and wheat.

The product was distributed through retailers in the Greater New Orleans
area.

The product is in 15-oz. plastic wrapped packages and was distributed from
October 8, 2008, to October 17, 2008.

Consumers with questions may call (214) 253-7630.

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MILK ALLERGY ALERT
October 14, 2008

Barry Callebaut USA, LLC, is recalling “Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate
Chips” due to undeclared milk.

The product was sold in Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The product is in 12-oz. bags with UPC 11110-86603 and “sell by” date of
May 30, 2010.

Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full
refund. Consumers with questions may call (866) 678-5221.