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In a nationally representative population-based survey of more than 40,000 US adults, around 19 per cent reported having a food allergy. However when questioned further, only an estimated 10 per cent reported having symptoms consistent with a ‘convincing’ allergic reaction…

While pregnant women do not typically give up certain foods with the express aim of avoiding a food allergy in their babies, those who already have a food-allergic child or who have food allergies themselves are more likely than most…

AllerGenis is a US company aiming to use data-driven diagnostics to help healthcare providers more accurately and safely diagnose, assess and monitor people with food allergies. The company has developed an algorithm that can help to predict, with 87 per…

The exact cause of coeliac disease – an autoimmune reaction to gluten – is uncertain. Recently, it has been suggested that the food additive microbial transglutaminase may be one of several contributing factors. Specific mutations in the immunity-related gene HLA-DQ…

Lab-based allergen analysis is a powerful tool to assist in robust and effective allergen management, but the use of the incorrect method or technique may actually increase the risk for both a food production site and the allergic consumer.  Understanding the choices and the limitations of analysis can assist food producers to develop a robust analysis program to support…

The UK Secretary of State, Michael Gove, has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling. The roundtable meeting with allergy groups, specialists and industry stakeholders, to discuss options for the introduction…