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A European multicentre study has investigated “real-life situations” where food allergens have accidentally been consumed by people with food allergies. The aim was to determine links between the nature and amount of food allergens consumed and the severity of the…

Fish allergy often persists into adulthood, particularly in people who are sensitised to the major fish allergen, parvalbumin. A recent study across six European allergy centres highlights the persistence, severity, and reactivity thresholds of fish allergy.  Forty-two people aged 12…

Before harmonised Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) can be achieved, stakeholders must accept the risk assessment profile of reference doses. In a further step to gaining universal acceptance, researchers have analysed food allergy symptoms recorded in the TNO-FARRP threshold database and…

Are you making a difference? The Julie Newlands Award is now open—and the winner gets $1000 credit to put towards the next FAMS conference, Allergen Bureau Membership or VITAL Online Subscription. This award celebrates individuals and teams making a real…

Current regulations under the US Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) do not require the disclosure of major food allergens on alcoholic beverage labels. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has proposed a new rule…

Alopecia is a medical condition characterised by hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body. Food allergies can trigger immune reactions that contribute to the onset and severity of alopecia. At a recent symposium centred on medical…