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A UK inquest into a fatal anaphylactic reaction to peanuts in a takeaway pizza that was ordered online has highlighted areas for improvement that may help to save lives in the future.    In July 2020, James Atkinson, a 23-year-old with…

Australia’s food labelling requirements are not explicitly extended to online settings. The extent to which labelling information is available in these increasingly important food environments has been assessed for the first time, revealing a disturbing lack of food allergen information…

Amendments to the mandatory food allergen labelling requirements were made to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (FSANZ) in February 2021. Having enjoyed a three-year transitional period, all products manufactured after 25 February 2024 must comply with new requirements.  …

Recalls are the last resort in our food safety network. To say they are undesirable for both consumers and businesses is an understatement. The cost to any business can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the damage to consumer…

In response to rising allergies and anaphylaxis concerns, the Australian Government has issued a response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care, and Sport’s inquiry report titled “Walking the Allergy Tightrope: Addressing the Rise of Allergies and Anaphylaxis in…

A new toothpaste containing trace amounts of peanut protein is showing promise in preventing severe allergic reactions in adults with peanut allergies.   The toothpaste, developed by biotechnology company Intrommune Therapeutics, is designed to desensitize the immune system to peanuts over…