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Kounis syndrome is a rare condition that occurs when an allergic reaction triggers a heart attack or other heart problems. While previously thought to be a rare condition, it is now being more commonly identified as the cause of sudden…

A recent investigation by Hampshire and Kent Scientific Services in the UK has found that more than a third of foods labelled “vegan” contain animal products including egg and milk. This is a serious concern for consumers with food allergies.  …

The FAMS conference recently gave attendees the opportunity to listen to the rationale behind the FAO/WHO Expert panels recommendation for precautionary allergen labelling to be underpinned by a quantitative risk assessment, coupled with the use of Reference Doses set on…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an open letter warning start-ups in the emerging field of molecular farming that expressing animal proteins such as egg and dairy proteins in genetically engineered crops such as soybeans will require…

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new online allergen training tool for food businesses and their staff. The training aims to offer a better understanding of food hypersensitivities and the legal requirements for providing ingredient and allergen information to…

One in every 20 children with a food allergy in Ireland suffers an accidental allergic reaction while in a school or pre-school setting each year, according to the findings of a new study.   The study examined the experience of 521…