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The dual allergen exposure hypothesis proposes that exposure to food antigens through the skin at a young age is more likely to lead to allergy whereas early oral consumption is more likely to lead to tolerance. New research suggests treatments…

Australia’s National Allergy Council (NAC) is advocating for increased food allergy training for Early Childhood and Education (ECEC) professionals following a number of food allergy incidents in these settings. In a recent ABC media report, NAC co-chair, Maria Said, stressed the…

A recent survey by GS1 has revealed that 56 per cent of people with food allergies have suffered allergic reactions due to inadequate labelling. And, despite 60 per cent of allergy-conscious shoppers diligently checking food labels for relevant information, only…

Eminent global researchers based in the US have published a mini-review that illustrates the many dimensions of life that are impacted among those with food allergy. Summarising findings from a breadth of current literature, they present how food allergy affects…

Determining the threshold levels of food allergens that trigger reactions is an ongoing challenge for the food industry. While conventional allergen detection methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), DNA-PCR, and others are capable of detecting and quantifying the main…

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered novel non-invasive early predictors for food allergies in infants, giving rise to promising new ways to protect those at risk from developing allergies. In their recent study, researchers collected skin tape strips from…