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With a baby’s immune system beginning to develop from about 20 weeks gestation, pregnancy presents the perfect time to influence future immunity. Researchers at Western Australia’s Telethon Kids Institute and the Joondalup Health Campus are looking for study participants to…

A six-year old girl with a known dairy allergy has died in Perth from an allergic reaction. The details surrounding the reaction are unknown. However, Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia CEO Maria Said has told media she understands the tragedy to…

A Canadian study has found adults with coeliac disease who are trying to follow a gluten-free diet have difficulty choosing appropriate gluten-free foods based on product labelling information, leading to suggestions that explicit labelling that identifies gluten-free products may be…

In a law change coming into effect on 1 November 2018, Victorian hospitals will be required to notify the Department of Health and Human Services of all anaphylaxis presentations. This follows recommendations of the coroner who investigated the 2013 death…

Infant formulas are typically formulated with cow’s milk protein. However, given the number of infants allergic to cow’s milk proteins, Nestlé is developing an alternative formula based on 5 potato protein microparticles, carbohydrate and fat. The company has just filed…

A study commissioned by UK foodservice solutions company, Trade Interchange, indicates more needs to be done in the foodservice and hospitality sector to prevent cross contact of allergens in the supply chain. The company, which offers software for automating collection…