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Max McKenzie, a vibrant teenager, tragically passed away in Victoria in 2021 due to a hypoxic brain injury caused by asthma triggered by food anaphylaxis. His parents, Ben and Tamara McKenzie, have now established an Australian school-based initiative to raise…

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 and sulphites are responsible for severe and sometimes life-threatening reactions. Buckwheat, particularly in parts…

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…