News

Father’s Day is all about celebrating togetherness—often with food at its heart. But for families managing food allergies, staying safe doesn’t have to dim the fun. Simple precautions can make a big difference: For more info allergyfacts.org.au Wishing all the…

Recent attention has turned to unexpected offenders in food allergy cases—beyond the familiar “big eight” allergens. New evidence reveals that hidden ingredients such as celery, buckwheat, sulphites, and certain food dyes are responsible for severe and sometimes life-threatening reactions. Buckwheat,…

Data from the European Anaphylaxis Registry has shown shellfish are a significant and increasing cause of food-induced anaphylaxis, with shrimp and finfish allergies particularly concerning. A study carried out on registry data from anaphylactic reactions between 2007 to 2022 identified…

A recent online seminar has presented a summary of the UK Food Standards Agency’s 2022 commissioned review of food allergen detection methods. The report and seminar offer guidance on how and where to apply certain analytical approaches to ensure accurate…

Amish children in northern Indiana, USA, have been found to have remarkably low rates of allergies and asthma. Researchers attribute this to early exposure to farm dust and microbes which strengthens the immune system. In the studies, only 7 per…

A coalition of over twenty organisations and individuals across the United States has formally urged the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to mandate allergen labelling on alcoholic beverages. In a letter submitted to the TTB, the group…