Consumer Information
·Jul 1, 2025
Despite many guidelines and interventions having been proposed, accidental exposure to food allergens in when eating out remains a significant risk for food allergic consumers and the businesses serving them. A recent review has highlighted the three major allergen hazards in food service and proposes three solutions to address them. According to the review, hidden allergens, cross-contamination, and…
Allergy Research
·Jul 1, 2025
A study presented at the recent 2025 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting has revealed a rise in emergency room (ER) visits linked to food-related allergic reactions in young children, particularly infants. The increase coincides with updated guidelines encouraging the…
Consumer Information
·Jul 1, 2025
A BBC investigation in the UK has revealed serious food safety concerns on TikTok Shop, where numerous food products are being sold without proper ingredient and food allergen labelling. Accurate allergen labelling is a legal requirement on all products offered for sale in the…
Consumer Information
·Jun 3, 2025
A recent study has found that maternal avocado consumption during pregnancy is associated with significantly lower odds of food allergies in infants at 12 months. The study analysed data from over 2,000 mother-infant pairs in the Kuopio Birth Cohort (KuBiCo)…
Allergy Research
·Mar 27, 2025
Fish allergy often persists into adulthood, particularly in people who are sensitised to the major fish allergen, parvalbumin. A recent study across six European allergy centres highlights the persistence, severity, and reactivity thresholds of fish allergy. Forty-two people aged 12…
Allergy Research
·Mar 3, 2025
Alopecia is a medical condition characterised by hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body. Food allergies can trigger immune reactions that contribute to the onset and severity of alopecia. At a recent symposium centred on medical…
