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New research suggests that sensitivity to common food allergens, such as dairy and peanuts, could be a significant and previously overlooked cause of heart disease. This elevated risk applies even to people without symptomatic food allergies.  A study led by…

As doctors around Australia report a rise in prevalence of adult-onset food allergies, a new registry to be piloted next year hopes to shed light on the reasons why.  Much of the research and policy focus over the past few…

Australia has the highest rate of food allergies in the world and yet the tests used to diagnose them are unreliable, with experts arguing this is putting lives at risk.  Due to price and practicalities, skin prick tests are the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released an updated draft guidance designed to help food facilities comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices and preventive controls. It includes a new chapter dedicated to food allergens.  The chapter…

Two New Zealand food importers have been fined for failing to translate allergen declarations into English, following product recalls by Tokyo Food Company and Japan Mart 2014 Company.   Tokyo Food Company imported and sold Seasoned Seaweed Salad, also known as…

The Allergen Bureau’s 11th Annual General Meeting and Member Meeting, a significant gathering in the food industry’s calendar, took place on October 26 in a hybrid format at the NSW Food Authority in Newington. The event provided a platform for…