NEWS

Below are listed updates regarding research, clinical care, health policy changes, educational initiatives, drug recalls, food recalls for undeclared allergens and more!

FDA Approves 1st Drug to Treat Peanut Allergy in Children on January 31, 2020
Posted January 31, 2020
"U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia [Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Allergen Powder-dnfp] to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to peanuts. Treatment with Palforzia may be initiated in individuals ages 4 through 17 years with a confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy and may be continued in individuals 4 years of age and older. Those who take Palforzia must continue to avoid peanuts in their diets."
FDA news release: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-drug-treatment-peanut-allergy-children  
Press release from Aimmune Therapeutics: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200131005593/en/

CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH 1.5 CME/CE: AAAAI Online Course on Conducting Physician-Supervised Oral Food Challenges
Posted January 24, 2020
New free interactive online course from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Conducting Physician-Supervised Oral Food Challenges (OFCs) based on the recently published Conducting an Oral Food Challenge: An Update to the 2009 Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee Work Group Report.
Link to free online CME/CE course: https://education.aaaai.org/food-allergy-education/ofc#group-tabs-node-course-default1
Link to update on conducting OFCs: 
https://www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/MediaLibrary/PDF%20Documents/Practice%20and%20Parameters/Jan-2020-Conducting-an-Oral-Food-Challenge.pdf

Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice Devotes Issue to Theme of Food Allergy
Posted January 17, 2020
The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice has devoted their January 2020 issue to articles pertaining to food allergy. The issue is packed with excellent peer-reviewed articles on topics such as: best practices for oral food challenges, seafood allergy, FPIES, dining out and much more!
Link: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/current
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Research Update: IgE Directed at Allergenic Epitopes is a Sensitive Biomarker of Food Allergy
Posted January 9, 2020
Suprun M, Getts R, Raghunathan R, Grishina G, Witmer M, Gimenez G, Sampson HA, Suárez-Fariñas M. Novel Bead-Based Epitope Assay is a sensitive and reliable tool for profiling epitope-specific antibody repertoire in food allergy. Scientific Reports. 2019 Dec 5;9(1):1-4.
Journal link (open access): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-54868-7
Business Wire synopsis: ​https://bwnews.pr/2tGWuDo
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Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted January 9, 2020
Per FDA: Dianne's Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Product Sienna Turtle Brownie Item Number 8495241115 Lot Code 19198
Link: https://bit.ly/3087fL0

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted January 9, 2020
Per FDA: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of 3 batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
Link: https://bit.ly/2NbOwsI

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted January 9, 2020
Per FDA: Purely Elizabeth Recalls Pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola Recall Due to a Mislabeling Error That Has Resulted in an Undeclared Walnut Allergen
​Link: https://bit.ly/37VP4Ll
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Research Update: Prevalence of Errors in Anaphylaxis in Kids - A Multi-Center Simulation-Based Study
Posted December 20, 2019
Maa T, Scherzer D, Harwayne-Gidansky I, Capua T, Kessler DO, Trainor JL, Jani P, Damazo B, Abulebda K, Diaz MC, Sharara-Chami R. Prevalence of Errors in Anaphylaxis in Kids (PEAK): A Multi-Center Simulation-Based Study. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2019 Nov 23.
Journal link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213219819309523
​MD Linx synopsis: ​www.mdlinx.com/allergy-immunology/top-medical-news/article/2019/12/16/7588242/

Research Update: Adherence to Epinephrine Auto-Injector Prescriptions
Posted December 19, 2019
Parke L, Senders AS, Bindslev-Jensen C, Lassen AT, Oropeza AR, Halken S, Broesby-Olsen S, Kjær HF, Mortz CG. Adherence to adrenaline autoinjector prescriptions in patients with anaphylaxis. Clinical and Translational Allergy. 2019 Dec 1;9(1):59.
​Journal link: https://ctajournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13601-019-0297-0

Research Update: Genetic & Epigenetic Architecture of Reaction Severity in Peanut Allergy
Posted December 19, 2019
Do AN, Watson CT, Cohain AT, Griffin RS, Grishin A, Wood RA, Burks WA, Jones SM, Scurlock A, Leung DY, Sampson HA. Dual transcriptomic and epigenomic study of reaction severity in peanut allergic children. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2019 Dec 12.
Journal link: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(19)31677-X/pdf
​Medical Press synopsis: ​https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-12-multi-omics-approach-insights-peanut-allergy.html
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Research Update: Food Insecurity & Caregiver Perceptions of Food Allergen Risk
Posted December 10, 2019
Tackett, A.P., Roberts, C.M., Farrow, M. and McQuaid, E.L., 2019. Food insecurity and caregiver perceptions of food allergen risk by food purchase location in children with food allergies. Translational behavioral medicine, 9(3), pp.404-412.
Link: https://academic.oup.com/tbm/article-abstract/9/3/404/5489500

University of North Texas Opens Campus Dining Hall Free of Top 8 Food Allergens
Posted December 10, 2019
The University of North Texas follows the lead of Michigan State University by offering a campus dining hall free of the top 8 food allergens (e.g. eggs, fish, cow's milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts & wheat).
Link: https://bit.ly/2YyyNIy

Stock Auvi-q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Available in Emergency Medical Kits for American Airlines
Posted December 10, 2019
Kaléo, makers of the Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injectors, confirmed to Allergic Living that their Auvi-q device is now included in emergency medical kits of American Airlines’ main fleet of airplanes.
Link: https://bit.ly/2rphiyu

The New Journal of Food Allergy Is Launched and Available Online 
Posted December 10, 2019
The brand new Journal of Food Allergy has been launched by Oceanside Publications and editor-in-chief Russell Settipane MD. Content of the Journal of Food Allergy is primarily for a target readership of healthcare professionals working with food allergic patients. Submitted manuscripts to the Journal of Food Allergy will be peer-reviewed and available online as open-access once published. FAAMA's director, Anne F. Russell MS, BSN, RN, AE-C is a member of the exectuive editorial board for the new Journal of Food Allergy along with physicians and dieticians specializing in the field of food allergy.
Journal of Food Allergy Link: https://jfoodallergy.com/
Follow Journal of Food Allergy on Twitter: ​@JFoodAllergy
Featured First Editorial describing the purpose of the Journal of Food Allergy: ​https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ocean/jfa/2019/00000001/00000001/art00001
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Food Recall for Undeclared Soy & Tree Nut Allergens
Posted December 9, 2019
Per FDA: Charlotte headquartered Tropical External Link DisclaimerNut and Fruit Co. is voluntarily recalling their 25lb box of Truly Good Foods South of the Border nut mix, Lot #29119, best by date 04/15/2020, item # 102340 and UPC # 094184110198 because it contains undeclared soy and tree nut (almonds).
Link: https://bit.ly/36nm7ak

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted December 9, 2019
Per FDA: Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, NY is recalling two lots of 7.5 OZ (212g) Nancy Adams, Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers because they may contain undeclared milk allergens.
Link: bit.ly/2RF4AGy

Patient Education: Tips for Checking for Food Allergens in Traditional Holiday Meals
Posted November 15, 2019
The National Jewish Health Center of Denver Colorado created an infographic with tips for checking for food allergens in common holiday meals. The infographic also includes suggestions for other food allergy management during the holidays.
Link: https://bit.ly/2QoFuuP

Research Update: BlueWillow Biologics Works on Developing an Intranasal Peanut Vaccine
Posted November 15, 2019
BlueWillow Biologics of Ann Arbor, MI describes their preclinical research exploration of an intranasal peanut vaccine using NanoVaxTM technology aimed at suppressing the Th2-mediated allergic response:
BlueWillow Biologics Link: http://www.bluewillow.com/vaccine-pipeline/peanut-allergy/
Related research: O'Konek JJ, Landers JJ, Janczak KW, Goel RR, Mondrusov AM, Wong PT, Baker Jr JR. Nanoemulsion adjuvant–driven redirection of TH2 immunity inhibits allergic reactions in murine models of peanut allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Jun 1;141(6):2121-31.www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)30300-2/abstract

Campus Dining and the Need to Accommodate University Students with Food Allergies
Posted November 15, 2019
This update on campus dining includes the need to accommodate university students with food allergies & gives a mention to such efforts at Michigan State University:
Link: foodandnutrition.org/from-the-magazine/campus-dining-today-and-tomorrow

Research Update: Ongoing Clinical Trial with Biologic Etokimab as Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy
Posted November 15, 2019
Researchers at the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy & Asthma Research at Stanford University in California are studying an experimental agent, etokimab, to see if it will boost tolerance to oral peanut challenge among peanut-allergic adults.
Link: https://bit.ly/2CPp8mV
 

Research Update: Economic Burden of Disease Among Peanut Allergic Children
Posted November 15, 2019
Shaker M, Chalil J, Tran O, King T, Shah H, Green T, Greenhawt M. P302 ECONOMIC BURDEN OF DISEASE AMONG PEANUT-ALLERGIC CHILDREN. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2019 Nov 1;123(5):S47.
Link: https://epostersonline.com/acaai2019/node/1943   

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish & Wheat Allergens
Posted November 15, 2019
Per FDA: Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish & Wheat in Marketside Creamy Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 16oz.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2rQ3NaQ

Bryn Pharma's Intranasal Epinephrine to Treat Anaphylaxis Progresses Through Clinical Trials 
Posted October 29, 2019
Bryn Pharma completes dosing in clinical trial to seek U.S. support of needle-free intranasal epinephrine spray to treat anaphylaxis.
Go to link: https://prn.to/34fgyd4

Continuing Education for MDs/RNs: Advances in Pediatric Food Allergy Conference in New York
Posted October 28, 2019
CE/CME Continuing Education for MDs/RNs: Advances in Pediatric Food Allergy Conference featuring inter-disciplinary faculty will tak place on November 23, 2019 at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
Conference schedule/Registration information:  https://mssm.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=0&EID=4235

Update on the Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FARRP) at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Posted October 28, 2019
The Food Allergy Research & Resource Program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln shares an update on progress from its origin to current initiatives.
Go to link: https://ianrnews.unl.edu/nebraska-program-helps-guard-against-food-allergens

Research Update: Investigating a Potentially Distinct Clinical Anaphylaxis Phenotype in Infants
Posted October 28, 2019
Pouessel, G., Jean‐Bart, C., Deschildre, A., Van der Brempt, X., Tanno, L.K., Beaumont, P., Dumond, P., Sabouraud‐Leclerc, D., Beaudouin, E., Ramdane, N. and Liabeuf, V., Food‐induced anaphylaxis in infancy compared to preschool age: a retrospective analysis. Clinical & Experimental Allergy.
Go to link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cea.13519

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens
Posted October 11, 2019
Per FDA: Fisherman’s Pride Processors Inc. of Vernon, CA is recalling 100 bags of Schwan’s Brand “Garlic Herb Shrimp” with date code 4A924608xx-B1 due to undeclared milk and soy.
Go to link: bit.ly/2OFlKC9

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted October 10, 2019
Per FDA: 4 Midwest Whole Foods Market stores, including Whole Foods Market at 3135 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, MI., are voluntarily recalling White Parkerhouse Rolls because they may contain undeclared milk & egg.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Mtyb1n

Windgap Medical,Inc. is Developing a New Epinephrine Auto-Injector
Posted October 10, 2019
Windgap Medical, Inc. is in the process of developing a new epinephrine auto-injector and has a partnership with ALK-Abelló to commercialize the company's EAI for the treatment of anaphylactic shock.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/325jvfg
Press Release: https://prn.to/2Msf9Zf

Food Allergies & Relationship Stress: Why Some People Don't "Get" Food Allergies
Posted October 8, 2019
Food Allergies & Relationship Stress: Why Some People Don't “Get” Food Allergies (Part 1) by Gia Rosenblum PhD is published online in Psychology Today and describes misperception barriers regarding this diagnosis that subsequently impact relationships.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/35j5ywt

Airline Policy 'Report Card' Regarding Food Allergies
Posted October 4, 2019
Allergy & Asthma Network partnered with the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) to evaluate each of the major airlines on their food allergy and pet allergy policies.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Miva3M

DBV Technologies Press Release Updating Status of Viaskin® Peanut Immunotherapy
Posted October 4, 2019
DBV Technologies Announces FDA Acceptance of Biologics License Application (BLA) filing for Viaskin Peanut for the Treatment of Peanut Allergy.
Link to Press Release: https://bit.ly/2oUgiAQ

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted October 4, 2019
Per FDA: Ample Hills Manufacturing of Brooklyn, New York is recalling all half pints of Peppermint Pattie Ice Cream (lot code 19169, all time stamps with Best by Date 6/18/20) (80z) (236ml) because they may contain undeclared peanut.
Go to link: bit.ly/336B2nu

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted September 26, 2019
Per FDA: Weaver Fundraising, LLC (Indianapolis, IN) is voluntarily recalling 15 oz. tins containing Trail’s End Chocolatey Caramel Crunch because they may inadvertently contain almonds, cashews and pecans.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2lsSNNH

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut & Walnut Allergens
Posted September 24, 2019
Per FDA: California New Foods has issued a voluntary recall of frozen and refrigerated cookie dough products due to a lack of labeling that addresses the potential for the products to contain peanut and walnut allergens.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2kVlKSa

NIH Funded Study Finds Few Individuals with Peanut Allergy Tolerate Peanut After Stopping Oral Immunotherapy
Posted September 16, 2019
R Chinthrajah et al.Sustained Outcomes in a Large Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized Phase 2 Study of Peanut Immunotherapy. The Lancet. DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736 (2019).
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2lP67vQ

FDA Panel Votes to Recommend Oral Immunotherapy, Palforzia, for Peanut Allergy in Pediatric Patients
Posted September 16, 2019
The FDA's Allergenic Products Advisory Committee voted 9/13/2019 to recommend that Palforzia (formerly called AR101), a standardized peanut protein mixture, be approved for reducing incidence and severity of peanut allergy in pediatric patients.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2lVufN4

Free Webcast of 9/13/19 Allergenic Products Advisory Committee Meeting on Peanut Allergen Powder 
Posted September 12, 2019
Per FDA: On Sept. 13, 2019 the Center for Biologics Evaluation & Research's Allergenic Products Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and make recommendations on the safety/efficacy of Peanut Allergen Powder manufactured by Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc, indicated for treatment to reduce risk of anaphylaxis after accidental exposure to peanut in patients aged 4 - 17 yrs. with confirmed diagnosis of peanut allergy.
Meeting information: www.fda.gov/advisorMy-committees/blood-vaccines-and-other-biologics/allergenic-products-advisory-committee-september-13-2019-meeting-announcement-09132019-09132019
Link to live webcast: https://collaboration.fda.gov/apac091319/

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted September 12, 2019
Per FDA: Stark Group International of Greenvale, NY is recalling all codes of its 100 gram packages of Ritter Sport -KAFFEESPLITTER because they may contain undeclared milk allergens. ​
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2lMYTIA

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted September 12, 2019
Per FDA: Rong Shing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs and Milk in FuPaiYuan Matcha Candies
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2kuVZbj

Research Update: Evidenced-Based Approaches to the Application of Precautionary Allergen Labeling 
Posted Septemeber 4, 2019
DunnGalvin, A., Roberts, G., Schnadt, S., Astley, S., Austin, M., Blom, W.M., Baumert, J., Chan, C.H., Crevel, R.W., Grimshaw, K.E. and Kruizinga, A.G., 2019. Evidence based approaches to the application of Precautionary Allergen Labelling: Report from two iFAAM workshops. Clinical & Experimental Allergy.49(9). 1191-1200.
Go to link:  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cea.13464
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Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted September 4, 2019
Per FDA: Great One Trading Inc. Issues Expanding Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Fishball Products
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2lE8WiV

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 28, 2019
Per FDA: Nature’s One Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk Allergen. Nature’s One, Lewis Center, Ohio is recalling PediaSmart® SOY Vanilla Beverage Mix because milk is not listed under the “contains” label statement.
Go to link:bit.ly/2Pl3iB1

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted August 23, 2019
Per FDA: Allergy Alert for Undeclared Egg in “Decorated Red Apple Cookies” Issued by Southern Pacific Whole Foods Market Stores
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2MBEliq

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 5, 2019
Per FDA: Pregel America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Lemon 50
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2ODDTlB

Research Update: Prevalence & Severity of Sesame Allergy in the United States
Posted August 2, 2019
Warren CM., et. al. Prevalence and severity of sesame allergy in the United States. JAMA Net Open. 2019. 2(8): e199144.
Full open access: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2740786
MedPage Today analysis: https://bit.ly/2YDWVIc

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Egg, Soy & Anchovie Allergens
Posted August 1, 2019
Per FDA: Ruleau Brothers Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs, Soy, and Anchovies in "Door County Whitefish Smoked Whitefish Pate"
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2yt6C1H

Health Policy Update: Illinois Mandates Food Manufacturers to Label Sesame Allergen
Posted July 31, 2019
On July 26, 2019 the Governor of Illinois signed into law an amendment to a state law entitled the Illinois Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to include mandated labeling of sesame in packaged food products for that state.
Go to link: https://will.illinois.edu/news/story/illinois-requires-food-manufacturers-to-label-sesame-allergen
Illinois Public Act 101-0129: https://bit.ly/31dHp7P

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted July 29, 2019
Per FDA: The Cookie Dough Cafe Issues Allergy Alert on “Chocolate Chip Chilled Gourmet Edible Cookie Dough Bar" Due to Possible Peanuts in Product.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2LKOg4N

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk, Egg & Crustacean Shellfish Allergens
Posted July 16, 2019
Per FDA: Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Milk, Egg & Crustacean Shellfish Allergens
Go to link: bit.ly/2xN3tcA

Advocacy Update: Coalition Forms to Address Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injectors on Commercial Aircraft
Posted July 16, 2019
CLEAR: The Coalition for Lifesaving Epinephrine Auto-injector Rights was recently launched and plans to address the issue of stock epinephrine auto-injectors on commercial aircraft.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2JBgLji

Research Update: Folate Metabolites & Development of Food Allergy in Children
Posted July 15, 2019
McGowan, E.C., Hong, X., Selhub, J., Paul, L., Wood, R.A., Matsui, E.C., Keet, C.A. and Wang, X., 2019. Association Between Folate Metabolites and the Development of Food Allergy in Children. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Available online first 25 June 2019. 
Go to link:  https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(19)30569-0/abstract

Research Update: Atopic Dermatitis Phenotypes in Pre-School & School-Aged Children
Posted July 15, 2019
Galli, E., Maiello, N., Cipriani, F., La, S.G., Fasola, S., Carello, R., Caminiti, L., Licari, A., Landi, M., Di, D.M. and Ricci, G., 2019. Atopic dermatitis phenotypes in preschool and school-age children: a latent class analysis. Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology. 30(2).
Link to full text: https://bit.ly/2SjKZK5 

Research Update: Role of IgG Antibodies & Neutrophils in Anaphylaxis
Posted July 15, 2019
Jönsson, F., Mancardi, D.A., Kita, Y., Karasuyama, H., Iannascoli, B., Van Rooijen, N., Shimizu, T., Daëron, M. and Bruhns, P., 2011. Mouse and human neutrophils induce anaphylaxis. The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 121(4), pp.1484-1496.
Full text: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/45232
Science Daily Synopsis: ​bit.ly/30zOS0o

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish Allergen
Posted July 15, 2019
Per FDA: Baumer Foods Inc. Issues Isolated Recall for Undeclared Fish in Pics Soy Sauce Sold in the Northeast
Go to link: bit.ly/32sCst9

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens
Posted July 15, 2019
Per FDA: PROBAR LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk & Soy in Select Flavors of Meal ® Bars
Go to link: bit.ly/2SjnPUs

Michigan State University to Open Dining Hall Serving Food Free of Top 8 Food Allergens
Posted June 28, 2019
Michigan State University has created a dining hall on campus which will serve food which is free of the top 8 food allergens for individuals with food allergies and also gluten-free food for those with a gluten intolerance.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2YfYo8e
Interview with MSU Dietician: bit.ly/2RH8JaE

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted June 21, 2019
Per FDA: Mai Cuisine Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Allergen in Spicy Shrimp Tempura Sushi Rolls
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2xa0avS

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 17, 2019
Per FDA: Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Lay’s Lightly Salted Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips
Go to link:​bit.ly/2KVJ4dd

Research Update: ​Cost-Effectiveness of Stock Epinephrine Autoinjectors on Airlines 
Posted June 11, 2019
Shaker, M., Greenhawt, M. 2019. Cost-effectiveness of stock epinephrine autoinjectors on commercial aircraft. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice. [Article in Press]
Go to link: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(19)30433-7/abstract​

Clinical Care Update: ​June 2019 EpiPen® Supply Information to Address Continued Shortages
Posted June 11, 2019
Per FDA website information: "Important Update on EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) 0.3 mg Auto-Injectors from Pfizer and Mylan: Temporary Extended Expiration Dates for All Lots of EpiPen® 0.3 mg Auto-Injectors and its Authorized Generic".
FDA website information: https://www.fda.gov/media/127690/download
Mylan website information EpiPen® supply: https://www.epipen.com/about-epipen-and-generic/supply-information

Research Update: ​Clinical Factors Which May Prognosticate Peanut Allergy in High Risk Infants
Posted June 11, 2019
Sicherer, S.H., Wood, R.A., Perry, T.T., Jones, S.M., Leung, D.Y., Henning, A.K., Dawson, P., Burks, A.W., Lindblad, R. and Sampson, H.A., 2019. Clinical factors associated with peanut allergy in a high risk infant cohort. Allergy.
Go to link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/all.13920

Research Update: ​Severe Eczema Infected with Staphylococcus Aureus May Increase Risk of Food Allergy Development
Posted June 10, 2019
Tsilochristou, O., du Toit, G., Sayre, P.H., Roberts, G., Lawson, K., Sever, M.L., Bahnson, H.T., Radulovic, S., Basting, M., Plaut, M. and Lack, G., 2019. Association of Staphylococcus aureus colonization with food allergy occurs independently of eczema severity. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. [Article in Press]
Go to link: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(19)30611-6/fulltext
Science Daily synopsis: ​bit.ly/2F5kgvv

Advocacy Update: AAAAI Coordinates Effort to Support Food Allergy Research
Posted May 23, 2019
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) presented a congressinal briefing on food allergy research and led efforts to increase federal funding to support such research.
Go to link: https://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/advocacy/food-allergy

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted May 23, 2019
Per FDA: Hearthside Food Solutions Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Allergen & Voluntarily Recalls 7-Eleven ‘The Italian Job’ Sandwiches
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2wgVvYk

CONTINUING EDUCATION WITH CME/CE: AAAAI Online Course on Understanding Food Allergen Labeling
Posted May 20, 2019
New interactive online course from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: Explaining Current Practices in Food Allergen Labeling to Patients
Go to link: https://education.aaaai.org/food-allergy-education/falabeling#group-tabs-node-course-default1

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted May 20, 2019
Per FDA: Coolhaus Issues Voluntary Recall on Dairy Free Horchata Frozen Dessert Sandwich Because It May Contain Milk
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Qgc1kt

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted May 6, 2019
Per FDA: ICCO Cheese Company, Inc., Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts and Pecans in Gia Russa Whole Grain Bread Crumbs.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2YcGIK7

Public Health Advocacy Update: New Video from End Allergies Together Captures Impact of a Diagnosis of Food Allergy With Risk for Anaphylaxis
Posted May 3, 2019
The non-profit organization, End Allergies Together (EAT), has produced a new 5 minute video which powerfully captures the impact of a diagnosis of food allergy with risk for anaphylaxis. Pediatric and adolescent patients, parents, nurses, researchers and advocates share their perspectives about the diagnosis in one word or more. 
Link to video: https://vimeo.com/331846565
​Press release from End Allergies Together: https://prn.to/2J2XB6T

Legislative Advocacy Update: School-Based Allergies & Asthma Management Program Act, HR 2468, Introduced May 2, 2019
Posted May 2, 2019
The School-Based Allergies & Asthma Management Program Act, HR 2468 was introduced today. The bipartisan bill provides a funding mechanism for evidence-based interventions in the School-Based Asthma Management Program developed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma (AAAAI), and Immunology & stakeholders.
Go to link: https://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/advocacy/hr-2468

Continuing Education Update:  June 6 - 9, 2019 Association of Asthma Educators Annual Conference 
Posted May 2, 2019
June 6 - 9, 2019 Annual Conference hosted by Association of Asthma Educators in Buffalo, New York. CEs/CMEs available for nurses/physicians. Session topics include: school management of asthma & anaphylaxis; diagnostics; related pharmacology; social determinants of health; poster sessions & more.
Go to link: https://www.asthmaeducators.org/event-3147011
Conference agenda: ​bit.ly/2JhgqlI​

Research Update: Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy (PACE): A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of Efficacy & Safety
Posted April 26, 2019
Derek K Chu et al, Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy (PACE): a systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and safety, The Lancet (2019). DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(19)30420-9.
Go to link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)30420-9/fulltext
Study Synopsis: ​  bit.ly/2GKTav1

Research Update: ​Designer Covalent Inhibitors Prevent IgE-Dependent Responses to Peanut Allergen
Posted April 23, 2019
Deak, P.E., Kim, B., Qayum, A.A., Shin, J., Vitalpur, G., Kloepfer, K.M., Turner, M.J., Smith, N., Shreffler, W.G., Kiziltepe, T. and Kaplan, M.H., 2019. Designer covalent heterobivalent inhibitors prevent IgE-dependent responses to peanut allergen. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. p.201820417.
Go to link: https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2019/04/02/1820417116
Science Daily study synopsis: ​bit.ly/2ZtWemr

Research Update: ​Mechanical Skin Injury Primes the Gut for Allergic Reactions to Food
Posted April 23, 2019
J-M Leyva-Castillo, C Galand, et al. Mechanical skin injury promotes food anaphylaxis by driving intestinal mast cell expansion. Immunity. DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2019.03.023 (2019).
Go to link: https://www.cell.com/immunity/fulltext/S1074-7613(19)30140-2
NIAID study synopsis: ​bit.ly/2vi6ArA

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted April 18, 2019
Per FDA: Weis Markets Issues Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen In WQ Banana Puddin' Ice Cream
Go to link: bit.ly/2GjVebS

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted April 17, 2019
Per FDA: Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nut in Limited Quantities of Ben & Jerry’s Coconut Seven Layer Bar Bulk and Chunky Monkey Pint
Go to link: bit.ly/2Dk3yaL

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 17, 2019
Per FDA: Hercules Candy LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Cashew Brittle Bits
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Uou9cs

Continuing Education Update: Webinar - Food Allergy, A Global Problem That Does Not Stop 
Posted April 8, 2019
World Allergy Organization (WAO) will host World Allergy Week from April 7-13, 2019 with a theme of "Food Allergy - A Global Problem That Does Not Go Away". The intent of WAI is to raise awareness of food allergy as a common global problem which involves varied issues in different regions of the world.  The weekly activities culminates with a complementary webinar: Food Allergy – A Global Problem that Does Not Stop (see registration link below).
Link to Register for April 12, 2019 Webinar:  https://www.pathlms.com/wao/courses/11321/webinars/5340
Link for more information on World Allergy Week 2019: https://www.worldallergy.org/resources/world-allergy/2019
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New Food Allergy Documentary Highlights Clinical Trials & Raises Awareness
Posted April 1, 2019
In 2013, Natalie Giorgi died from peanut-induced anaphylaxis at a California camp. Her family subsequently started the Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation and continue to raise food allergy awareness and advocate for legislative improvements. This year, the family is involved in a new documentary about Natalie that raises awareness about the seriousness of food allergies and describes food allergy clinical trials.
Link to ABC10 documentary: https://bit.ly/2HSsudy
Link to Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation: https://nateam.org

Research Update: ​Regional Differences in Food Allergy 
Posted April 1, 2019
Tang, R., Wang, Z.X., Ji, C.M., Leung, P.S., Woo, E., Chang, C., Wang, M., Liu, B., Wei, J.F. and Sun, J.L., 2019. Regional Differences in Food Allergies. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology, pp.1-13.
Go to link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12016-018-8725-9

Research Update: ​Factors Associated with College Students’ Willingness & Readiness to Act in a Food Allergic Emergency
Posted April 1, 2019
Kagan, O., 2019. Factors associated with college students’ willingness and readiness to act in a food allergic emergency (WilRAFAE). Journal of American College Health, pp.1-10.
Go to link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07448481.2019.1577868

Research Update: ​Gut Microbiome in Food Allergy 
Posted April 1, 2019
Zhao, W., Ho, H.E. and Bunyavanich, S., 2019. The gut microbiome in food allergy. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 122(3):276–282.
Full text: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)31532-1/fulltext

Clinical Care Update: Allergy Documentation & Clinical Decision Support in Electronic Health Record
​Posted March 29, 2019
AHRQ Funded Project Description: Improving allergy documentation and clinical decision support in the electronic health record (Massachusetts) 
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2U7FGSk

Top 10 U.S. Allergy-Friendly Restaurants Named By AllergyEats
Posted March 29, 2019
AllergyEats names top 10 most allergy-friendly restaurants across the U.S.
Go to link: https://www.allergicliving.com/2019/03/11/allergyeats-names-top-10-most-allergy-friendly-restaurants-across-the-u-s/

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted March 29, 2019
Per FDA: Theo Chocolate Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in 3oz Sea Salt 70% Dark Chocolate Bars
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Wzhepv

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted March 29, 2019
Per FDA: Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Blueberry Bread
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2CFJxv9

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted March 22, 2019
Per FDA: Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2TnW1Nm​

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted March 22, 2019
Per FDA: Century Snacks LLC Recalls Snak Club Honey Bliss Nut Mix Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2umkZCY​

Research Update: ​Inactive Ingredients in Medications Can Cause Allergic & Other Adverse Reactions 
Posted March 18, 2019
Reker, D., Blum, MB., Steiger, C., Anger, KE., Sommer, JM., Fanikos, J., Giovanni, T. Inactive ingredients in oral medications. Science Translational Medicine. 2019 (11):483. eaau6753.
Go to link: http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/11/483/eaau6753

Clinical Care Update: FDA Extends Dupixent Indication For 12- to 17-Year-Olds
Posted March 18, 2019
FDA extends Dupixent indication for 12- to 17-year-olds.
MDedge Dermatology Update: https://bit.ly/2JluGeY
Updated Prescribing Information: ​www.regeneron.com/sites/default/files/Dupixent_FPI.pdf

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted March 18, 2019
Per FDA: Surtidoras Bakery Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Marble Muffin, Banana Muffin, and Blueberry Muffin
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2FiQZhm

Research Update: ​Nonlesional Skin Surface Distinguishes Atopic Dermatitis with Food Allergy as Unique Endotype
Posted March 1, 2019
Leung, D.Y., Calatroni, A., Zaramela, L.S., LeBeau, P.K., Dyjack, N., Brar, K., David, G., Johnson, K., Leung, S., Ramirez-Gama, M. and Liang, B., 2019. The nonlesional skin surface distinguishes atopic dermatitis with food allergy as a unique endotype. Science Translational Medicine, 11(480), p.eaav2685.
Full text: ​stm.sciencemag.org/content/11/480/eaav2685
Press Release by National Jewish Health: www.nationaljewish.org/about/news/press-releases/2019/skin-abnormalities-in-eczema-patients-who-develop-food-allergies

U.S. Food & Drug Administration Approves Generic Advair Diskus
Posted February 28, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic of Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) for the twice-daily treatment of asthma in patients aged four years and older and maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 
FDA Press Release: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm630151.htm
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 28, 2019
Per FDA: UTZ Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Bachman 10 Ounce Twist
Go to link: bit.ly/2T7zYPR

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 20, 2019
Per FDA: Concord Fresh Success Recall Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: bit.ly/2GUfzGD

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted February 11, 2019
Per FDA: Birdseed Food Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Cashews in Craft Granola Goldenola Turmeric & Ginger
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2RVW1nd

Research Update: Sensitivity Analysis to Derive a Food Consumption Point Estimate for Deterministic Food Allergy Risk Assessment
Posted February 11, 2019
Marty, B.W., Remington, B.C., Baumert, J.L., Bucchini, L., Crépet, A., Crevel, R.W., Madsen, C.B., Taylor, S.L., Houben, G.F. and Kruizinga, A.G., 2019. Sensitivity analysis to derive a food consumption point estimate for deterministic food allergy risk assessment. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 125:413-421.
Go to link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278691519300195

Research Update: Phase 2 Randomized Controlled Multisite Study Using Omalizumab-Facilitated Rapid Desensitization Tests Continued versus Discontinued Dosing in Multifood Allergic Individuals
Posted February 11, 2019
Andorf, S., Purington, N., Kumar, D., Long, A., O'Laughlin, K.L., Sicherer, S., Sampson, H., Cianferoni, A., Whitehorn, T.B., Petroni, D. and Makhija, M., 2019. A phase 2 randomized controlled multisite study using omalizumab-facilitated rapid desensitization to test continued vs discontinued dosing in multifood allergic individuals. EClinicalMedicine. In Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2018.12.006.
Full text: https://bit.ly/2Ia8IuW

Clinical Care/Patient Education: Free Smartphone Application to Find Closest Emergency Room 
Posted February 11, 2019
Emergency Medicine Network at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has developed a free smartphone app called EMNet findERnow for iPhone & Android phones. The free app provides the distance & directions to the closest emergency rooms from a location – or a searched location - anywhere in the U.S.
Go to link: http://emnet-usa.org/Community/findernow.htm

Continuing Education: AAAAI Offers a Series of Online Food Allergy Courses for Physicians/Nurses
Posted February 11, 2019
Focus on Food Allergy is a series of online courses offered by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunolgy that aim to improve diagnosis, testing, & treatment of food allergies. The target audience for the series is physicians & nurses and CME & CE is provided for each course completed.
Go to link: https://education.aaaai.org/focusonfoodallergy

Phased Launch of Sandoz's US Market Introduction of SYMJEPI™ (epinephrine) 0.3 mg Injection 
Posted February 11, 2019
Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz), a Novartis division, announced the US market introduction of SYMJEPI™ (epinephrine) 0.3 mg Injection for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. SYMJEPI will be rolled out through a phased launch, first in the institutional setting followed by introduction into the retail market. 
Sandoz Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sandoz-inc-launches-symjepi-epinephrine-in-the-us-300779350.html
Daily Med Prescription and Drug Label Information: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=b1c6a201-4f23-489f-9fca-f8c82bb9fa58

Teva's Generic EpiPen Launch Stalls (Reuters) 
Posted February 11, 2019
Exclusive: Teva's generic EpiPen launch stalls months after approval.
Go to link: https://reut.rs/2UVa5PN
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Research Update:  Immunoglobulin E Blockade During Food Allergen Ingestion
Posted February 11, 2019
Stranks, A.J., Minnicozzi, S.C., Miller, S.J., Burton, O.T., Logsdon, S.L., Spergel, J.M., Nadeau, K.C., Pongracic, J.A., Umetsu, D.T., Rachid, R. and MacGinnitie, A.J., 2019. Immunoglobulin E blockade during food allergen ingestion enhances the induction of inhibitory immunoglobulin G antibodies. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.122(2), 213–215.
Go to link: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)31361-9/fulltext

Research Update:  Urban/Rural Differences in Food Allergy
Posted February 11, 2019
Allen, K.J. and Koplin, J.J., 2019. What can urban/rural differences in food allergy prevalence tell us about the drivers of food allergy?. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 143(2), 554–556.
Full text: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)31606-3/fulltext

Continuing Education: AAAAI Chicago Conference on Food Allergy in September 2019
Posted January 8, 2019
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is hosting a conference on IgE mediated food allergy in Chicago, IL September 6 - 8, 2019. The targeted audience is healthcare professionals. CME for physicians & CE for nurses will be offered. See link for more information on program content, faculty, venue and registration.
Go to link: https://education.aaaai.org/food-allergy-education/2019FoodAllergy#group-tabs-node-course-default5

Clinical Perspective Update: Lupin as an Emerging Food Allergen in the U.S.
Posted January 8, 2019
Bingemann TA, Santos CB, Russell AF, Anagnostou A. Lupin: An emerging food allergen in the United States. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2019.22(1).8-10.
Go to link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1081120618312900?dgcid=coauthor#!​

Elevating Restaurant Food Allergy Protocols
Posted January 8, 2019
A food safety professional provides insights and recommendations for improving food allergy safety in restaurants.
​Go to link: https://www.modernrestaurantmanagement.com/elevating-restaurant-food-allergy-protocols/

Death of 11yo Suspected to be Due to Exposure to Airborne Fish Protein
Posted January 8, 2019
Sixth grader, Cameron Jean-Pierre, had asthma and was allergic to fish and peanuts. He died January 1, 2019 in Brooklyn New York from an allergic reaction suspected to be related to exposure to airborne fish protein from fish being cooked by relatives.
New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/05/health/son-killed-fish-cooking-smell.html​

Research Update:  Prevalence & Severity of Food Allergies Among U.S. Adults
Posted January 7, 2019
Gupta, R.S., Warren, C.M., Smith, B.M., Jiang, J., Blumentstock, J.A., Davis, M.M., Schleimer, R.P. and Nadeau, K.C., 2019. Prevalence and severity of food allergies among U.S. adults. JAMA Network Open. 2(1):e185630. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.5630.
​Open full text:  https://bit.ly/2GXFCOJ

Research Update: Public Health Impact of Food Allergies in the United States 
Posted December 20, 2018
Gupta, R.S., Warren, C.M., Smith, B.M., Blumenstock, J.A., Jiang, J., Davis, M.M. and Nadeau, K.C., 2018. The public health impact of parent-reported childhood food allergies in the United States. Pediatrics, 142(6), p.e20181235.
Full text & video abstract: pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/142/6/e20181235

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted December 12, 2018
Per FDA: Moonstruck Chocolate Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Hazelnuts In 4 Oz. Sea Salt Caramels Tumbled In Milk Chocolate
Go to link: ​https://bit.ly/2EryF6A

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted December 7, 2018
Per FDA: Accra Super Market Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In 'Suya Barbecue Seasoning'
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2G8RaOL

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted December 7, 2018
Per FDA: Danone North America Issues Allergy Alert and Recall for Light & Fit Greek Crunch S’mores Flavor Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Umnpx3

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted December 7, 2018
Per FDA: Hiland Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall of Hiland Dairy Half-Gallon Whole Chocolate Milk Due to Undeclared Egg
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2G516J1

Teva’s Generic Version of EpiPen® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) Auto-Injector 0.3 mg Now Available in Limited Quantity in the United States
Posted December 3, 2018
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced the release of limited doses of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg, in the US. Teva’s generic version of the EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, and an additional supply of Teva’s generic version of the EpiPen® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg is expected in 2019. The publically-available Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC)2 for the product is $300.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2BL68WS

Continuing Education: Annual Conference of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology to Focus on Food Allergy
Posted December 3, 2018
February 22 - 25, 2019 in San Francisco, CA: The annual conference of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. This year, the conference theme is Food Allergy: Advances in Prevention & Treatment.
Go to link: http://annualmeeting.aaaai.org/

Continuing Education: Free Online Courses Focus on IgE Mediated Food Allergy 
Posted December 3, 2018
Per the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI): Focus on Food Allergy is a series of interactive online courses that aim to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of food allergies. The course content was authored by members of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. Continuing education credit is available. The target audience is healthcare professionals.
Go to link: https://education.aaaai.org/focusonfoodallergy

Research Update: Recent Developments & Highlights in Mechanisms of Allergic Diseases: Microbiome 
Posted December 3, 2018
Lunjani, N., Satitsuksanoa, P., Lukasik, Z., Sokolowska, M., Eiwegger, T. and O'Mahony, L., 2018. Recent developments and highlights in mechanisms of allergic diseases: Microbiome. Allergy.
Go to link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/all.13634

Research Update: Exposure to Heat in a Car During a Sunny Day Can Decrease Epinephrine Concentration in AutoInjectors
Posted December 3, 2018
​Article in Press: Lacwik, P., Bialas, A.J., Wielanek, M., Sklodowska, M., Kupczyk, M., Gorski, P. and Kuna, P., 2018. Single, short-time exposure to heat in a car during sunny day can decrease epinephrine concentration in autoinjectors: a real-life pilot study. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Link to Study: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30698-6/abstract
Link to AAAAI News Release: https://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/epipens-heat

Congressman Eliot L. Engel Urges FDA to Mandate Labeling of Sesame
Posted December 3, 2018
Congressman Eliot L. Engel, a co-chair of the House Asthma and Allergy Caucus, authored a letter to Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), urging the FDA to require the clear labeling of sesame products.
Go to link: https://engel.house.gov/latest-news/engel-urges-fda-to-label-sesame-products/

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted November 28, 2018
Per FDA: Kwik Trip, Inc. located in La Crosse, WI is recalling Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup because they may contain undeclared traces of cashews or almonds. 
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Qr4n9F

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted November 26, 2018
Per FDA: Ottogi America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Product
​Go to link: https://bit.ly/2S9cQvo

Research Update: ​AR101 Oral Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy
Posted November 20, 2018
Vickery BP, et al "AR101 oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy" N Engl J Med 2018; DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1812856
Full text: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1812856

Free Podcast: Food Allergy Diagnosis & Management with Robert Wood, MD 
Posted November 19, 2018
Reflections on the Shifting Paradigm Surrounding Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management - A free podcast with allergist and researcher Robert A. Wood, MD, President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Go to link: https://www.aaaai.org/professional-education-and-training/podcasts

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 19, 2018
Per FDA: Chukar Cherries Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in 7.5 Oz Amaretto Rainier Chocolate Cherries Pouches
Go to link: bit.ly/2QRdZrb

Research Update: ​The IgE Memory Reservoir in Food Allergy
Posted November 16, 2018
Jiménez-Saiz, R., Bruton, K., Koenig, J.F., Waserman, S. and Jordana, M., 2018. The IgE memory reservoir in food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 142(5), pp.1441-1443.
Link to full text: www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)31275-2/fulltext

​Asthma Professional & Advocacy Organizations Respond to FDA Decision to Approve Primatene Mist
Posted November 15, 2018
FDA Decision to Approve Primatene Mist Endangers Asthma Patients, According to Allergy & Asthma Network and Asthma Community Stakeholders
Go to link: https://prn.to/2K8eE4N

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted November 15, 2018
Per FDA: Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Tree Nut – Walnut in The Purveyors Kitchen - Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2RQSAyu

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 8, 2018
Per FDA: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Wegmans Pumpkin Loaf, 11 oz., and Wegmans Placek Coffee Cake, 11 oz. and 22 oz.
Go to link: bit.ly/2Dvp6mG

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 5, 2018
Per FDA: Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In Select Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored Popcorn
Go to link: ​https://bit.ly/2PclNHe
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 1, 2018
Per FDA: Maribel’s Sweets Inc. Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Chocolate Bars
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2P4J3Xs​

FDA Requests Information on Prevalence/Severity of Sesame Allergy to Consider Mandated Labeling
Posted October 29, 2018
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking more information from healthcare professionals, researchers & consumers regarding sesame allergy prevalence & severity as a step toward considering the addition of sesame to mandated allergen labeling. 
Link to FDA press release: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/UCM624484.htm
Link to pdf of Request for Information: https://bit.ly/2Q5g9TQ
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Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted October 25, 2018
Per FDA: Shirley’s Cookie Company In. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in "Chocolate Whoopie Pie"
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2OThhx5​

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Carriage & Use Among U.S. Children, Adolescents & Adults
Posted October 16, 2018
Warren CM, Zaslavsky JM, Kan K, Spergel JM, Gupta RS. Epinephrine auto-injector carriage and use practices among U.S. children, adolescents, and adults. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018.121(4):479–491.
Go to link: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30482-4/abstract

Research Update: ​​Long-Term Follow-Up After Baked Milk Introduction
Posted October 16, 2018
Dunlop JH, Keet CA, Mudd K, Wood RA. Long-Term Follow-Up After Baked Milk Introduction. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018.6(5):1699–1704.
Full text: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30051-5/fulltext

Research Update: ​Diagnostic Value of Tryptase in Food Allergic Reactions
Posted October 16, 2018
Dua, S., Dowey, J., Foley, L., Islam, S., King, Y., Ewan, P. and Clark, A.T., 2018. Diagnostic value of tryptase in food allergic reactions: a prospective study of 160 adult peanut challenges. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.2018.6(5):1692-1698.e1
Full text: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30030-8/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted October 16, 2018
Per FDA: Feel Good Foods Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In “Vegetable Fried Rice”
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Ae0k7z

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted September 27, 2018
Per FDA: Voluntary Recall on Harris Teeter Low Fat Cookies & Cream Frozen Yogurt Due to Undeclared Peanut 
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2IlsnEt

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted September 27, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued in Whole Foods Market Stores Nationwide for Undeclared Milk in 365 Everyday Value White Corn Tortilla Chips
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2OaClhF

​Value of a Second Dose of Epinephrine During Anaphylaxis: A Patient/Caregiver Survey
Posted September 24, 2018
Song TT, Brown D, Karjalainen M, Lehnigk U, Lieberman P. Value of a second dose of epinephrine during anaphylaxis: A patient/caregiver survey. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018. 6(5): 1559-1567.
Go to link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213219818300461

Increased Use of Adrenaline in the Management of Childhood Anaphylaxis Over the Last Decade
​​Posted September 24, 2018
Rueter K, Ta B, Bear N, Lucas M, Borland ML, Prescott SL. Increased use of adrenaline in the management of childhood anaphylaxis over the last decade. The Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018.6(5):1545–1552.
Go to link: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30962-5/abstract

Early Life Innate Immune Signatures of Persistent Food Allergy
​Posted September 24, 2018
Neeland MR, Koplin JJ, Dang TD, Dharmage SC, Tang ML, Prescott SL, Saffery R, Martino DJ, Allen KJ. Early life innate immune signatures of persistent food allergy. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 2018.142(3): 857–864.e3.
Go to link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091674917317542

Prevalence of Asthma Exacerbations That Also Meet Anaphylaxis Criteria
Posted September 24, 2018
Akenroye AT, Ajala A, Azimi-Nekoo E, de Vos GS. Prevalence of anaphylaxis among adults admitted to critical care for severe asthma exacerbation. Emerg Med J. 2018 Aug 9:emermed-2017.
Link to abstract: https://emj.bmj.com/content/early/2018/08/09/emermed-2017-207076
Link to Pulmonary Advisor synopsis: bit.ly/2QS5A78

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens 
Posted September 24, 2018
Per FDA: Purus Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk & Soy in MyoWhey Chocolate Cookie Crunch
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm621293.htm

Inaugural Symposium Between NIAID & Children's National Includes Topic of Food Allergy
Posted September 18, 2018
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) & Children's National Medical Center partner to advance pediatric clinical research. An inaugural symposium highlighted collaboration in allergic, immunologic and infectious disease research and included the topic of food allergy.
Link to news release: https://bit.ly/2NPERcZ
Link to symposium schedule: https://bit.ly/2NpwuVW

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen 
Posted September 18, 2018
Voluntary Recall Notice of Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix 4.5 oz. for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link:  https://bit.ly/2MKoDwX

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat Allergen 
Posted September 18, 2018
Lidl Voluntarily Recalls Bellona Brand Hazelnut Wafers Due to Improperly Declared Wheat Allergen
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm620864.htm

​Clinical Care Update: Walgreens & Kaléo Partner to Address Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply Issues
Posted September 6, 2018
Walgreens becomes first retail pharmacy to offer access to AUVI-Q auto-injectors at no cost for commercially insured patients who are eligible for kaléo’s patient support programs.
Press release: https://bit.ly/2oIzFJs

Research Update: DNA-Based Method Detects Trace Amounts of Peanut in Foods​
Posted September 6, 2018
Researchers develope a sensitive new test to detect trace amounts of peanuts in foods using the peanuts' DNA. Puente-Lelievre, C. and Eischeid, A.C., Development and evaluation of a real-time PCR multiplex assay for the detection of allergenic peanut using chloroplast DNA markers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2018. 66 (32):8623–8629.
Go to link: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.8b02053
Science Daily Synopsis: https://bit.ly/2Npj8Z1

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat, Egg & Shellfish Allergens 
Posted September 4, 2018
Per FDA: H&C Food Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat, Pork, Egg, and Crustacean in Frozen Fish Balls
Go to link: bit.ly/2PDIY8X

Canada to Import Auvi-q Epinephrine Auto-Injectors as Emergency Measure
​Posted August 30, 2018
Canada will now allow the importing of the Auvi-q epinephrine injector as an emergency measure during continued shortages of EpiPen epinephrine auto-injectors.
Go to link: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2018/08/health-minister-announces-access-to-a-us-approved-epinephrine-auto-injector.html

President of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Meets with NIH Leaders about Food Allergy Research
​Posted August 30, 2018
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology President, Robert A. Wood MD, recently met with leaders from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to encourage increased funding for food allergy research.
Go to link: https://www.aaaai.org/Announcements/khann

Clinical Care Update: FDA Extends Expiration Dates for Certain Lot Numbers of Epi-Pen Auto-Injectors
Posted August 21, 2018
Per FDA Drug Information: "The U.S. FDA takes additional action to mitigate shortages of EpiPen (epinephrine) auto-injector by extending expiration date for specific lots of medication".
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm563360.htm

West Coast Kaiser Permanente Rations Epi-Pen Auto-Injectors
Posted August 20, 2018
West coast patients/families experiencing EpiPen auto-injector rationing by Kaiser Permanente amidst national shortages of EpiPens.
Go to link: https://cbsloc.al/2L76Dfu
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Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen 
Posted August 16, 2018
Per FDA: Marsee Baking Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Cookies Sold At Café Yumm! Restaurants
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2KZqBZn

Clinical Care Update: FDA Approves New Generic EpiPen
Posted August 16, 2018
Teva Pharmaceuticals received FDA approval for generic versions of both the EpiPen & EpiPen Jr. The products will be the first generic competitor to EpiPen.
Go to link: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/16/fda-approves-tevas-generic-epipen-after-years-long-delay.html
FDA Press Release: ​www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/UCM617173.htm

Clinical Care Update: Manufacturers Provide Update on Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supplies
Posted August 16, 2018
Manufactuers issue statements regarding epinephrine auto-injector supply.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2PdGcbd​

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen 
Posted August 15, 2018
Per FDA: Salt & Straw Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream Pints Due to Possible Undeclared Peanuts
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2nFk8JZ

Persisting EpiPen® Auto-Injector Supply Shortage & Response of U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Posted August 10, 2018​
Allergic Living provides overview of the continued EpiPen® auto-injector shortage & what the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has requested of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about this serious issue.
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2vuLzdI

Clinical Care Update: EpiPen® Auto-Injector Shortage Continues
Posted August 10, 2018
With school about to begin, Valley pharmacies see shortage of EpiPens.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Opflb2

Research Update: Risk Factors for Multiple Epinephrine Doses in Food-Triggered Anaphylaxis in Children
Posted August 9, 2018
Tsuang, A., Menon, N.R., Bahri, N., Geyman, L.S. and Nowak-Węgrzyn, A., 2018. Risk Factors for Multiple Epinephrine Doses in Food-Triggered Anaphylaxis in Children. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. S1081-1206(18)30507-6. [Epub ahead of print]
Go to link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29940309

Food Allergy is Theme for 2019 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference
Posted August 9, 2018
The theme of the February 22 - 25th 2019 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Meeting in San Francisco will be Food Allergy: Advances in Prevention & Treatment.
Preview content & information on abstract submissions: ​annualmeeting.aaaai.org/

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen in Product "Contains" Statement
Posted August 6, 2018
Per FDA: Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling the following (listed in link) Cookies 'n Crème Brownies because the "Contains" statement, designed to further alert consumers of allergens in the products, does not include "egg".
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2AMeLCp

Research Update: Food allergy is Important Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma, Irrespective of Whether it Resolves.
Posted August 6, 2018
Vermeulen, E.M., Koplin, J.J., Dharmage, S.C., Gurrin, L.C., Peters, R.L., McWilliam, V., Ponsonby, A.L., Dwyer, T., Lowe, A.J., Tang, M.L. and Allen, K.J., 2018. Food allergy is an important risk factor for childhood asthma, irrespective of whether it resolves. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 6(4):1336–1341.e3
Go to link: ​www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30857-7/abstract

Food Allergy Fund is a Newer Organization Aiming to Fund Food Allergy Research
Posted August 6, 2018
Food Allergy Fund is a newer organization aiming to fund food allergy research that investigates underlying causes of food allergies and improved treatments. Check out their website for more information on their scientific advisory board,#thisisnuts challenge and more.
Go to link: https://foodallergyfund.org/

​Opinion: Airlines Need to Get Serious About Food Allergies & In-Flight Auto-Injectors
Posted August 6, 2018
From Allergic Living: Airlines Need to Get Serious About Food Allergies & In-Flight Auto-Injectors
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2LK64te
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Research Update: Nutritional Disorders Resulting from Food Allergy in Children
Posted August 3, 2018
Meyer, R., 2018. Nutritional Disorders resulting from Food Allergy in Children. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. [Epub ahead of print]
Go to link: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30044008

Mount Sinai Jaffe Food Allergy Institute of NYC Awarded NIH Grant to Study Peanut Allergy
Posted August 3, 2018
The Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been awarded a five-year, $7.6 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, to accelerate its research into peanut allergy.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2vjutj5

Food Recall for Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 3, 2018
Per FDA: HP Hood LLC Recalls Select Units of Half-Gallon Refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk due to Possible Milk Allergen
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2vAsIgH

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg & Milk Allergens
Posted August 2, 2018
Per FDA: Sweet Earth Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Egg and Milk in Aloha BBQ Quesadillas Due to Mismatched Packaging
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2O5waHL
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In-Process Research: EMU Recruiting Parents of Children with Food Allergy for Study on Anxiety
Posted August 1, 2018
Eastern Michigan University researchers are studying anxiety in children with food allergy and in their parents. Parents of children with at least one food allergy are invited to participate by completing a survey.
Link to survey: https://emichpsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2czYn0d4tfZvYY5

Research Update: Development of Tool Predicting Severity of Allergic Reaction During Peanut Oral Food Challenge
Posted August 1, 2018
Chinthrajah, R.S., Purington, N., Andorf, S., Rosa, J.S., Mukai, K., Hamilton, R., Smith, B.M., Gupta, R., Galli, S.J., Desai, M. and Nadeau, K.C., 2018. Development of a tool predicting severity of allergic reaction during peanut challenge. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. ​
Abstract: ​www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30327-2/abstract

​Research Update: Epinephrine, Auto-Injectors & Anaphylaxis
Posted August 1, 2018
Brown, J., 2018. Epinephrine, auto-injectors and anaphylaxis: challenges of dose, depth and device. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Go to link: www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30334-X/fulltext

​Research Update: Pediatric Asthma Yardstick
Posted August 1, 2018
Chipps, B.E., Bacharier, L.B., Farrar, J.R., Jackson, D.J., Murphy, K.R., Phipatanakul, W., Szefler, S.J., Teague, W.G. and Zeiger, R.S., 2018. The pediatric asthma yardstick: Practical recommendations for a sustained step-up in asthma therapy for children with inadequately controlled asthma. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 120(6), pp.559-579.
Full text: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30253-9/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted July 30, 2018
Per FDA: TeaSource Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Product
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2OwhK4m

Food Recall for Undeclared Pecan, Walnut, Almond & Peanut Allergens
Posted July 24, 2018
Per FDA: GiftTree Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans, Walnuts, Almonds, Peanuts in " Sherman Candy Caramels "
Go to link: bit.ly/2uNQAxN

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted July 24, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Food Lion Brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2mEqrwR

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Posted July 19, 2018
Per FDA: Portland French Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Seattle Sourdough Pub Buns and Franz Premium Pub Buns
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2uKtGGR

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens
Posted July 18, 2018
Per FDA: The PictSweet Company Recalls 12 Ounce Steam’ables Baby Brussel Sprouts for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2JxAXz6

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Posted July 18, 2018
Per FDA: Utz Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips
Go to link: bit.ly/2mni3Se

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted July 16, 2018
Per FDA: AZ Firm Issues Voluntary Product Recall Due to Undeclared Peanuts in Superfood Salad
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2LflIjh

Southwest Airlines to Stop Serving Peanuts Starting August 1, 2018 
Posted July 10, 2018  
Southwest Airlines to take a step in risk reduction strategies for consumers with peanut allergies by no longer serving peanuts beginning August 1, 2018.
Go to link: https://cnb.cx/2L3kAvD​

Penn State University Student Dies from Peanut-Induced Anaphylaxis 
Posted July 10, 2018  
19 year old Penn State University student Maximillian Alexander McGlinchey died from peanut-induced anaphylaxis after consuming a meal in a Chinese restaurant.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2KyKKcX

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted July 3, 2018
Per FDA: May Flower International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in “3+2 Soda Crackers”
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2MMFy2y

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted July 3, 2018
Per FDA:United States Bakery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Naked Bread Hamburger Buns
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2KuysD2

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Posted July 2, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued in Midwest Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Soy in Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Go to link: bit.ly/2tZVOFq

Florida Teen Dies From Peanut-Induced Anaphylaxis
Posted July 2, 2018
Fifteen year old Alexi Stafford from Weston, Florida, with a peanut allergy and asthma, died following a severe reaction to food containing peanut allergen.
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2tYl5QB

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted June 29, 2018
Per FDA: Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk & Egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing ​
Go to link: bit.ly/2yUQAAu

Research Update: Eosinophilic Esophagitis is a Late Manifestation of the Allergic March
Posted June 27, 2018
Hill DA, Grundmeier RW, Ramos M, Spergel JM. Eosinophilic Esophagitis is a Late Manifestation of the Atopic March. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Feb 1;141(2):AB86.
Abstract: https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30332-5/abstract
Science Daily synopsis: https://bit.ly/2twVj6A​
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Research Update: Epinephrine Auto-Injector Carriage & Use Practices Among U.S. Children, Adolescents & Adults
Posted June 27, 2018
Warren CM, Zaslavsky JM, Kan K, Spergel JM, Gupta RS. Epinephrine auto-injector carriage and use practices among US children, adolescents, and adults. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Jun 21
Full text: https://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30482-4/fulltext
Science Daily synopsis: https://bit.ly/2tNDmA2

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted June 27, 2018
Per FDA: Nectar Foods Inc Dba Honey Mama's Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Oregon Peppermint Cacao Nectar Bar
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Ks3TKj ​

Lisa Gable to be new CEO of Food Allergy Research and Education
Posted June 11, 2018
Food Allergy Research & Education, a national nonprofit advocacy organization, reports their new CEO will be Lisa Gable.
Go to link: https://prn.to/2sJPEcY

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 5, 2018
Per FDA: Shearer’s Foods, LLC Issues an Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Meijer Brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2HjSh9L​ ​

Clinical Care Update: Update on Development of an Automated Device for Early Detection & Treatment of Anaphylaxis
Posted June 4, 2018
The link below provides an update from the Wyss Institute at Harvard on the development of an automated device for early detection and treatment of anaphylaxis.
Go to link: https://wyss.harvard.edu/technology/project-abbie/​

Continuing Education: Midwest Food Allergy Conference for Education & Science
Posted June 4, 2018
Northwestern University and Lurie Children's Hospital are sponsoring a free food allergy conference with separate tracks for adult/pediatric patients and one for healthcare professionals. The conference will be held at Lurie Children's Hospital in downtown Chicago, Illinois on June 9th and 10th, 2018. See link below for information on agenda topics, speakers, hotels, and more.
Go to link: http://www.midwestfaces.com/

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted June 4, 2018
Per FDA: Sanders Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Fudge Mini Bites
Go to link: ​https://bit.ly/2LldCSJ
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 4, 2018
Per FDA: SDQ Trading Inc Issues Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergen in Cheese Biscuits
Go to link: bit.ly/2LlCREl
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Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted May 29, 2018
Per FDA: Dough-To-Go Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Zoe’s Vegan Tuxedo Fudge Cookie
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2kwohhQ

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted May 29, 2018
Per FDA: Divvies, LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Benjamint Crunch Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Peppermint Used in the Bars
Go to link: bit.ly/2L8r8ci

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted May 22, 2018
Per FDA: Melanie Wholesale Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2KMBoGG

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted May 17, 2018
Per FDA: BLM is voluntarily recalling Priano Rosso Pesto Sauce as it may contain undeclared milk and egg
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2GsjuGU

Allergic Living's Airlines & Allergy Policies Directory
Posted May 16, 2018
Allergic Living's most recent directory listing policies of 16 major air carriers with regard to food allergies, pet allergies & gluten intolerance.
Go to link: https://www.allergicliving.com/2018/05/15/allergic-livings-airlines-and-allergies-policies-directory/

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted May 14, 2018
Per FDA: Sugarfina, Inc. Issues Allergen Labeling Alert for Undeclared Eggs in Sugar Cookies Product
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2rJGjkL ​

Research Update: Parent Perspectives on School Food Allergy Policy 
Posted May 14, 2018
Mustafa SS, Russell AF, Kagan O, Kao LM, Houdek DV, Smith BM, Wang J, Gupta RS. Parent perspectives on school food allergy policy. BMC Pediatrics. 2018.18:164
Open access full text: https://bit.ly/2KizIo9

Clinical Care Update: U.S. FDA Declares Shortage of EpiPen Auto-Injectors & Generic Versions
Posted May 9, 2018
Today the U.S. FDA formally declared shortages of EpiPen auto-injectors and generic versions.
Link to FDA listing: https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm130958.htm
Link to Press Release by Mylan: newsroom.mylan.com/press-releases?item=123573

Clinical Care Update: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Lists Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Affected by U.S. National Shortage
Posted May 8, 2018
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists lists epinephrine auto-injectors affected by national shortage: https://bit.ly/2rsrNO9 Allergic Living provides an update: https://bit.ly/2wjRXaT 

Clinical Care Update: Findings on Development of a New Serum Diagnostic Test for Peanut Allergy
Posted May 7, 2018
Alexandra Santos, MD, PhD & colleagues share findings about a new blood test for peanut allergy. Article in press: Santos AF, Couto-Francisco N, Becares N, Kwok M, Bahnson H, Lack G. A novel human mast cell activation test for peanut allergy. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 2018. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2018.03.011
Open Access Text: https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)30518-9/pdf​

Food Recall for Mislabeling and Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted May 1, 2018
Per FDA: Stonewall Kitchen Voluntarily Recalls a Limited Amount of Basil Pesto Aioli due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Presence of Egg Allergen
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2vYuFXI

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 27, 2018
Per FDA: Ethnic Foods Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Bhavnagri Mix”
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2vWNc6U

Clinical Care Update: Kaléo Announces Availability in U.S. of AUVI-q® 0.1 mg By Prescription Beginning May 1, 2018
Posted April 26, 2018
Kaléo announces AUVI-q® 0.1 mg, an epinephrine auto-injector, will be available by prescription in the U.S. beginning May 1, 2018. AUVI-q® 0.1 mg is indicated for treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in infants & toddlers weighing 16.5 to 33 pounds (7.5 to 15 kilograms).
Press release and video instruction for use: https://prn.to/2r4561T ​

Clinical Care Update: U.S.A. Supply Issues with EpiPen® & Subsequent Monitoring of Situation by FDA
Posted April 25, 2018
Market Watch & Allergic Living address current U.S. supply issues of the EpiPen® brand of epinephrine auto-injectors and the FDA monitoring of the situation.
Market Watch Report: https://on.mktw.net/2r0B52L
Allergic Living Update: ​www.allergicliving.com/2018/04/24/epipen-supply-issues-reported-in-some-u-s-regions/

Research Update: Improving Food Allergy Management on College Campuses 
Posted April 23, 2018
Dyer AA, O'Keefe A, Kanaley MK, Kao L, Gupta RS. Leaving the nest: improving food allergy management on college campuses. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Apr 18. Article in Press.
Go to link: ​www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1081120618302953

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 23, 2018
Per FDA: Voluntary Recall Notice of Happy Harvest Canned Spinach Due to Potential Undeclared Peanut Allergen from Product Mislabeling
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2Hhp2cq ​

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted April 20, 2018
Per FDA: Eataly USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Artichoke Spread
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2qN7fj8 
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Research Update: Development of the Food Allergy Coping & Emotions Questionnaires for Children, Adolescents & Young People
Posted April 18, 2018
DunnGalvin A, Polloni L, Le Bovidge J, Muraro A, Greenhawt M, Taylor S, Baumert J, Burks W, Trace A, DunnGalvin G, Forristal L. Preliminary Development of the Food Allergy Coping and Emotions Questionnaires for Children, Adolescents, and Young People: Qualitative Analysis of Data on IgE-Mediated Food Allergy from Five Countries. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Mar 1;6(2):506-13.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30001-1/abstract

Research Update: Allergen Specificity of Early Peanut Consumption & Effect on Development of Allergic Disease in LEAP Study Cohort
Posted April 16, 2018
du Toit G, Sayre PH, ..... M, Plaut M. Allergen specificity of early peanut consumption & effect on development of allergic disease in LEAP study cohort. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 2018.141(4):1343-53.
Abstract: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31664-0/abstract
Open access full text: ​http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31664-0/pdf
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Food Recall for Undeclared Soy, Wheat & Fish Allergens
Posted April 12, 2018
Per FDA: Cookwell & Company Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy, Wheat and Fish Allergens in Charred Tomato & Basil Sauce with a “Best By” Date of “10 Nov 18”
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2vauQ1F

Research Update: New Treatment Directions in Food Allergy
Posted April 10, 2018
Sampath V, Sindher SB, Zhang W, Nadeau KC. New treatment directions in food allergy. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Mar 31;120(3):254-62.
Full text: http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30008-5/fulltext 

Research Update: Improving Anaphylaxis Care - Impact of a Clinical Pathway
Posted April 9, 2018
Lee J, Rodio B, Lavelle J, Lewis MO, English R, Hadley S, Molnar J, Jacobstein C, Cianferoni A, Spergel J, Zielinski L. Improving Anaphylaxis Care: The Impact of a Clinical Pathway. Pediatrics. 2018 Apr 3:e20171616.
Go to link: pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2018/03/30/peds.2017-1616

Research Update: Food Allergy Epidemic Trends & Relationship with Human Development
Posted April 9, 2018
Fiocchi A, Dahdah L, Fierro V, Artesani MC, Valluzzi R. Food allergy trends at the crossing among socio-economics, history and geography. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Mar.
Go to link: https://insights.ovid.com/crossref?an=00130832-900000000-99257

Research Update: Phenotypes & Endotypes of Food Allergy
Posted April 9, 2018
Baker MG, Sampson HA. Phenotypes and endotypes of food allergy: A path to better understanding the pathogenesis and prognosis of food allergy. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Mar 31;120(3):245-53.
Full text: http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(18)30034-6/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens
Posted April 9, 2018
Per FDA: Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces A Voluntary Recall of Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips Because of Undeclared Soy and Milk
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2JyFliv

Research Update: How Different Parts of the World Provide New Insights into Food Allergy
Posted April 9, 2018
Tham EH, Leung DY. How Different Parts of the World Provide New Insights Into Food Allergy. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research. 2018 Jan 9;10.
Full text: https://www.e-aair.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.4168/aair.2018.10.e13&code=9999AAIR&vmode=FULL

Research Update: Getting to the Root of the Food Allergy "Epidemic"
Posted April 9, 2018
Keet C. Getting to the Root of the Food Allergy “Epidemic”. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Mar 1;6(2):449-50.
Full text: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30036-9/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 6, 2018
Per FDA: Recall of Certain Lots of Izzy’s Maple Nut Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2uTZUCV 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted March 28, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued in Select Northern California Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Egg in Listed Cookies
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2Ia3LgH 
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Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut and/or Almond Allergens
Posted March 28, 2018
Per FDA: eBars Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut and/or Almond Allergens
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2pOy6dW

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted March 28, 2018
Per FDA: First Source Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Wegmans 9 Oz Yogurt Raisins
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2utJn8h

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish or Shellfish Allergens
Posted March 26, 2018
Per FDA: Kwik Trip, Inc. Issues Allergen Alert for Undeclared Fish or Shellfish on Premium Egg Salad Sandwich on Oat Multigrain Bread
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2pGr6zd 
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Research Update: Primary Prevention of Food Allergy: Translating Evidence from Clinical Trials to Population-Based Recommendations
Posted March 26, 2018
Turner PJ, Campbell DE, Boyle RJ, Levin ME. Primary Prevention of Food Allergy: Translating Evidence from Clinical Trials to Population-Based Recommendations. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Mar 1;6(2):367-75.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)31042-5/fulltext?sf184753221=1

Research Update: Quantitative Assessment of the Safety Benefits Associated with Increasing Clinical Peanut Thresholds Through Immunotherapy
Posted March 26, 2018
Baumert JL, Taylor SL, Koppelman SJ. Quantitative assessment of the safety benefits associated with increasing clinical peanut thresholds through immunotherapy. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Mar 1;6(2):457-65.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30367-7/fulltext?sf184753569=1

Continuing Education with CME: The Role of Food Challenges in Clinical Practice
Posted March 26, 2018
MacGinnitie AJ, Young MC. The role of food challenges in clinical practice. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018 Mar 1;6(2):353-60.
Go to link: www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)31033-4/abstract
Link for CME: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(18)30039-4/abstract

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted March 23, 2018
Per FDA: Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert For Weis Quality Store-Made Cole Slaw Sold in 8 Stores Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen
Go to link: bit.ly/2HYvGAd 

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat & Soy Allergens
Posted March 23, 2018
Per FDA: Piggie Park Enterprises Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Gourmet Carolina Gold Honey Sauce
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2DOkqno

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat & Soy Allergens
Posted March 23, 2018
Per FDA: Piggie Park Enterprises Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Soy in Maurice's Southern Gold Honey Sauce
Go to link: https://bit.ly/2pqYGde​

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat & Egg Allergens
Posted March 21, 2018
Per FDA: Vietti Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Eggs in Southgate Hot Dog Chili Sauce
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2uatqEa

Research Update:  School Nurse Perspectives on School Policies for Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis
Posted March 20, 2018
Kao LM, Wang J, Kagan O, Russell A, Mustafa SS, Houdek D, Smith B, Gupta R. School nurse perspectives on school policies for food allergy and anaphylaxis. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Mar 1;120(3):304-9.
Full text: http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(17)31393-5/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted March 20, 2018
Per FDA: Chris’s Cookies Recalls Chocolate Chip Cookies Due to Undeclared Peanuts
Go to link: ​bit.ly/2FV3VrP

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted March 13, 2018
Per FDA: Schwartz Brothers Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Gourmet Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2tJ8kfP

Child Fatality Due to Peanut-Induced Anaphylaxis
Posted March 12, 2018
12yo Amanda Huynh of Georgia died during hospitalization from anaphylaxis related to consuming a snack on the school bus.
Go to link: http://times-herald.com/news/2018/03/lee-student-dies-of-allergic-reaction

​Clinical Care Update: Anaphylaxis in Children
Posted March 9, 2018
Baiu I, Melendez E. Anaphylaxis in children. JAMA. 2018;319(9):943. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.0447.
Full text: http://bit.ly/2G79jZA

Research Update: Food Allergy Related Clinical Outcomes in Relation with Empowerment of Parents with Food-Allergic Children
Posted March 9, 2018
Hackett AN, Kamdar OJ, Andy-Nweye B, Jois S, Gupta RS, Tobin MC, Mahdavinia M. Food allergy related clinical outcomes in relation with empowerment of parents with food-allergic children. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Feb 28;141(2):AB65.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)32107-3/abstract​

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted March 9, 2018
Per FDA: Ciolo Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Tree Nuts (pine nuts & walnuts) in Ciolo Nut-Free Basil Pesto
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2HlL9Kv

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Installs Robert A. Wood MD as President
Posted March 8, 2018
The esteemed Robert A. Wood MD from Johns Hopkins Medicine has been installed as the new 2018-2019 president of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. His presidential theme focuses on optimal healthcare services and research for the food allergy patient population.
Press release link: http://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/dr-wood 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted March 8, 2018
Per FDA: Weis Markets Expands Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Dried Beef Party Rye Dip Sold in 11 Stores Due to Undeclared Milk and Egg Allergens
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2FprDfn 

Patient Education Update: AllergyEats Announces 2018 Top Allergy-Friendly Restaurants
Posted March 7, 2018
AllergyEats announces the 2018 top allergy-friendly restaurant chains with input from the food allergy patient population. Dining out safely is a common topic raised during patient education sessions and this is a helpful resource.
Go to link: https://www.allergyeats.com/2018-top-10-most-allergy-friendly-restaurant-chains/

Research Update: Long Term outcome of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) in Patients Unable to Reach Maintenance Goal
Posted March 7, 2018
Nachshon L, Goldberg MR, Levy MB, Epstein-Rigbi NA, Elizur A. Long Term outcome of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) in Patients Unable to Reach Maintenance Goal. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Feb 28;141(2):AB239.
Journal link: ​www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)32655-6/abstract
Medpage Today synopsis: ​bit.ly/2D5OASO

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk
Posted March 6, 2018
Per FDA: Kodiak Cakes Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Chia Energy Waffles 10.72 oz. Product UPC code is 7 05599 01215 0.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oNwyRd 

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut, Almond & Coconut Oil
Posted March 6, 2018
Per FDA: IDLife, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut, Almond & Coconut Oil in its Bars
Go to link: bit.ly/2D82wfm

Research Update:  Persistent Cow’s Milk Allergy Associated with Decreased Growth
Posted March 6, 2018
Robbins KA, Wood RA, Keet C. Persistent Cow’s Milk Allergy is Associated with Decreased Growth: A Longitudinal Study. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Feb 28;141(2):AB150.
Journal link: http://bit.ly/2I41Hb3
Science Daily study synopsis: ​bit.ly/2FsIZeO

Research Update: Efficacy & Safety of AR101 in Peanut Allergy - Results from Phase 3, Randomized, DBPC Trial 
Posted March 6, 2018
Jones SM, Beyer K, Burks AW, Casale TB, Hourihane JO, Marcantonio A, Vereda A, Vickery BP, Zawadzki R, Adelman DC. Efficacy and Safety of AR101 in Peanut Allergy: Results from a Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial (PALISADE). Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Feb 28;141(2):AB400.
Journal link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0091674917328415
Aimmune Therapeutics link to study presentation: ​bit.ly/2I4I5TY

Teen Fatality Due to Nut Allergy
Posted March 6, 2018
15yo UK teen, Jason Turnball, dies from his nut allergy after consuming take-out food with friends.
Go to link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/promising-footballer-15-suddenly-collapses-12133269​ 

Research Update: Role of Receptor, dectin-1, in Allergies
Posted February 28, 2018
Gour N, Lajoie S, Smole U, White M, Hu D, Goddard P, Huntsman S, Eng C, Mak A, Oh S, Kim JH. Dysregulated invertebrate tropomyosin–dectin-1 interaction confers susceptibility to allergic diseases. Science Immunology. 2018 Feb 23;3(20):eaam9841.
Link to full text: http://immunology.sciencemag.org/content/3/20/eaam9841.full
Science Daily synopsis: bit.ly/2BYjaRG

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted February 28, 2018
Per FDA: Lotte Int’l America Corp Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut In Kancho Choco Biscuit
Go to link: bit.ly/2EXqgEo

Research Update: The Role of Personality in Daily Food Allergy Experiences
Posted February 23, 2018
Peniamina R, Mirosa M, Bremer P, Conner TS. The role of personality in daily food allergy experiences. Frontiers in Psychology. 2018; 9:29.
Full text: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00029/full ​

Research Update: Reprogramming Immunity to Food Allergens
Posted February 23, 2018
Article in press: John AL, Ang GW, Rathore AP, Abraham SN. Reprograming Immunity to Food Allergens. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Feb 5.
Go to journal link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)30199-4/pdf
Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2oyyJHt

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 23, 2018
Per FDA: La Pasta Inc/Heinen’s. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Product Heinen’s Potato Gnocchi UPC# 02060141062
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2sSiWIR

Food Recall for Undeclared Pecan Allergen
Posted February 22, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued by Sunneen Health Foods for Undeclared Pecan in Vegan Buffalo Chicken Bites
Go to link: bit.ly/2HD81WJ 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted February 22, 2018
Per FDA: Market of Choice Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Sezam Kale Salad
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2CC0zrg​ 

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut, Almond, Cashew & Pecan Allergens
Posted February 22, 2018
Per FDA: Snyder’s Lance Announces Voluntary Recall of a Limited Amount of 6.5 oz Emerald® Glazed Walnuts Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews & Pecans
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2CdVJVe ​

Aimmune Therpeutics Press Release: Pivotal Phase 3 PALISADE Trial of AR101 Meets Primary Endpoint in Patients With Peanut Allergy
Posted February 20, 2018
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AIMT), a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for potentially life-threatening food allergies, announced its Phase 3 PALISADE efficacy trial of AR101 met the primary endpoint. In the U.S., AR101 has U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Breakthrough Therapy Designation for peanut-allergic patients ages 4–17.
Go to link: http://ir.aimmune.com/news-releases/news-release-details/aimmune-therapeutics-pivotal-phase-3-palisade-trial-ar101-meets 

Research Update: Food Allergy-Related Anxiety & Quality of Life in Parents & Children Transitioning to School
Posted February 19, 2018
Odhav A, Lanser BJ. and Rabinovitch N., 2018. Food Allergy-Related Anxiety and Quality of Life in Parents and Children Transitioning to School. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 141(2), p.AB65.
Go to link: ​www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)32108-5/fulltext 

Research Update: Impact of Food Allergy on the Growth of Children with Moderate-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Posted February 19, 2018
Article in Press: Jhamnani RD, Levin S, Rasooly M, Stone KD, Milner JD, Nelson C, DiMaggio T, Jones N, Guerrerio AL, Frischmeyer-Guerrerio PA. Impact of Food Allergy on the Growth of Children with Moderate-Severe Atopic Dermatitis. 2018. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Go to link: ​www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(18)30111-8/abstract ​

Continuing Education with CME/CE: Advances in Atopic Dermatitis - Applying Emerging Clinical Research & Treatments to Everyday Clinical Practice
​Posted February 19, 2018
Advances in Atopic Dermatitis: Applying Emerging Clinical Research & Treatments to Everyday Clinical Practice  is a free online CME/CE certified activity hosted by National Jewish Health using 3 modules for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians working with patients with atopic dermatitis. Presentation faculty include Mark Boguniewicz MD, Noreen Heer Nicol PhD, RN, FNP, Kanwaljit Brar MD, Jennifer Moyer Darr LCSW, Bruce Lanser MD, and Elizabeth Swanson MD. Module content includes evolution of increased knowledge about AD; burden of AD on patients; barriers to optimal AD treatment; emerging AD therapies; and a roundtable discussion on the application of new AD research and therapies in daily clinical practice. 
Go to link:  https://advancesinad.njhealtheducation.org 

Research Update: Specific Allergen Profiles of Peanut Foods & Diagnostic or Therapeutic Allergenic Products
Posted February 9, 2018
Filep S, Block DS, Smith BR, King EM, Commins S, Kulis M, Vickery BP, Chapman MD. Specific allergen profiles of peanut foods and diagnostic or therapeutic allergenic products. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018.141(2): 626–631.e7.
Go to link: ​www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31091-6/abstract 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 9, 2018
Per FDA: Weis Markets Issues Recall for its Pre-Made Penne Pasta with Asiago Sauce and Grilled Chicken Single Serving Meal Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: bit.ly/2EU6sml 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Egg Allergens
Posted February 9, 2018
Per FDA: Weis Markets Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Egg & Milk Allergens for Weis Quality Dried Beef Party Rye Dip Sold In 11 Stores.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2G3iHwj

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat and Soy Allergens
Posted February 6, 2018
Per FDA: Kanan Enterprises Conducts Voluntary Recall of Southern Grove Unsalted Almond Due to Undeclared Wheat and Soy
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2Be32Lp

Research Update: School Environmental Intervention Programs
Posted February 2, 2018
Permaul P, Phipatanakul W. School environmental intervention programs. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2018;6(1):22-29.
Go to link which includes information on obtaining Category 1 CME: ​www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30752-3/fulltext 

Food Recall for Undeclared Crustacean Shellfish Allergens
Posted February 2, 2018
Per FDA: JFC International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp, Crab) in Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2GGUUmR

Research Update: Researchers Explore New Mechanism to Prevent Allergic Reactions
Posted January 30, 2018
Frederic Jabs, Melanie Plum, Nick S. Laursen, Rasmus K. Jensen, Brian Mølgaard, Michaela Miehe, Marco Mandolesi, Michèle M. Rauber, Wolfgang Pfützner, Thilo Jakob, Christian Möbs, Gregers R. Andersen, Edzard Spillner. Trapping IgE in a closed conformation by mimicking CD23 binding prevents and disrupts FcεRI interaction. Nature Communications, 2018; 9 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-017-02312-7
Open access journal article: ​www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-02312-7
Science Daily synopsis: ​http://bit.ly/2BF2CKm 
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Research Update: Benaroya Research Institute Receives $5 Million Grant to Explore Personalized Treatments for Peanut Allergy
Posted January 30, 2018
Benaroya Research Institute receives $5 Million grant from NIH to study personalized treatments for peanut allergy.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2E2qtJc 

Research Update: Anaphylaxis to Packaged Foods in Australasia
Posted January 29, 2018
Zurzolo, G.A., Allen, K.J., Peters, R.L., Tang, M.L., Dharmage, S., de Courten, M., Mathai, M.L. and Campbell, D.E. Anaphylaxis to packaged foods in Australasia. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2018; DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13823.
Abstract: ​onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpc.13823/abstract
Full text: ​onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jpc.13845/pdf 

Supplement Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen  
Posted January 29, 2018
Bulletproof 360, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Collagen Protein Dietary Supplement
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2DKcPuU

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Egg, & Milk Allergens
Posted January 23, 2018
Per FDA: Products Pacheco Inc Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Egg & Milk Allergens in its Bakery Products
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2DvI2Oz 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen  
Posted January 23, 2018
Per FDA: Ottogi America, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Rice Cake Soup
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2DAqKE2

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish Allergen  
Posted January 23, 2018
Per FDA: Sun Noodle - New Jersey - Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish in Tonkotsu Ramen
Go to link: bit.ly/2BoBZJy 

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen  
Posted January 19, 2018
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued in Select North Atlantic Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Almond Flour in Cheesecake Bars
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2Dx8ZV6 

Food Recall for Potential Peanut Allergen Contamination 
Posted January 18, 2018
Per FDA: Palmer Candy Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Sea Salt Caramel Hearts Due To Possible Peanut Allergen Contamination
Go to link: bit.ly/2Dm6E09

Research Update: Food Allergy in the Developing World
Posted January 17, 2018
Leung AS, Wong GW, Tang ML. 2018. Food allergy in the developing world. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 141(1): 76–78.e1.
Abstract: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31812-2/abstract
Full text: www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31812-2/pdf 

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Soy Allergen 
Posted January 17, 2018
Per FDA: Bellisio Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert Regarding Certain Michelina’s Fettuccine Alfredo Packages Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Soy
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2DiG0oH

Food Recall for Potential Milk Allergen
Posted January 17, 2018
Per FDA: Hiland Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall Of Hiland Dairy Orange Juice & Tampico Citrus Punch Which May Contain Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2DlvjB6

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy Allergen 
Posted January 17, 2018
Per FDA: Rico Brand Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Tofu Breakfast Burrito
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rgFsu8​

Research Update: Mechanisms of Food Allergy
Posted January 12, 2018
Sampson HA, O'Mahony L, Burks AW, Plaut M, Lack G, Akdis CA. Mechanisms of food allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31809-2/abstract

Research Update: Food Allergy: A Review and Update on Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prevention and Management
Posted January 12, 2018
Sicherer SH, Sampson HA. Food Allergy: A review and update on epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and management. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018.141(1):41-58.
Abstract: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31794-3/abstract
Full text: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31794-3/pdf 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen 
Posted January 12, 2018
Per FDA: Gilster - Mary Lee Corp. Issues a Recall For Undeclared Milk Allergen in Essential Everyday® Chicken Coating
Go to link: bit.ly/2mj2YAO

Research Update: Food Allergy - Update on Prevention and Tolerance
Posted January 10, 2018
Du Toit G, Sampson H, Plaut M, Burks W, Akdis C, Lack G. Food Allergy: Update on Prevention and Tolerance. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018.141(1): 30-40.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31815-8/abstract 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Tree Nuts 
Posted January 10, 2018
Per FDA: Dollar General Announces Voluntary Recall of Clover Valley® Iced Oatmeal Cookies Over Undeclared Milk and Tree Nuts
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ErI2z5 

Research Update: Peanut Allergy - An Epidemiologic Analysis of a Large Database
Posted January 8, 2018
Leickly FE, Kloepfer KM, Slaven JE, Vitalpur G. Peanut Allergy: An Epidemiologic Analysis of a Large Database. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2018 Jan 1;192:223-8.
Go to link: ​www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(17)31280-5/abstract 

Research Update: Treatment for Food Allergy
Posted January 8, 2018
Burks, A.W., Sampson, H.A., Plaut, M., Lack, G., Akdis, C.A., 2018. Treatment for food allergy. Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology. 141(1), 1-9.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31808-0/abstract 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted January 8, 2018
Per FDA: Hong Lee Trading Inc. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in Chao Café Vietnamese Instant Coffee Mixed 3 in 1
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2D7xeH7

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Egg Allergens
Posted January 8, 2018
Per FDA: Condies Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg allergens in Veggie Cup
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2lVj0lc 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted January 8, 2018
Per FDA: California Popsicle, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Ice Bars
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2E5xEwQ​ 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted January 2, 2018
Per FDA: New Seasons Market Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Packaged Macaroni and Cheese
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2CbVAy2 ​

Clinical Care Update: Administration of Influenza Vaccines to Egg Allergic Recipients: A Practice Parameter Update 2017
Posted December 20, 2017 
Greenhawt MJ, Administering influenza vaccine to egg allergic recipients: A practice parameter update 2017. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Jan 120(1):49-52.
Go to link for full text: http://www.annallergy.org/article/S1081-1206(17)31187-0/fulltext
Science Daily synopsis: ​bit.ly/2Bwwe1B 
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Research Update: Omalizumab Improves Efficacy of Oral Immunotherapy for Multiple Food Allergies
Posted December 18, 2017
Andorf S, Purington N, Block WM, Long AJ, Tupa D, Brittain E, Spergel AR, Desai M, Galli SJ, Nadeau KC, Chinthrajah RS. Anti-IgE treatment with oral immunotherapy in multifood allergic participants: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2017 Dec 12.DOI: 10.1016/S2468-1253(17)30392-8 (2017).
Go to link: ​​bit.ly/2jbqH4Y
Synopsis by NIAID: http://bit.ly/2jcvOSv​   
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Research Update: Peanut Allergy: An Epidemiologic Analysis of a Large Database
Posted December 18, 2017
Leickly FE, Kloepfer KM, Slaven JE, Vitalpur G. Peanut Allergy: An Epidemiologic Analysis of a Large Database. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2018 Jan 1;192:223-8
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2BmiMtR

Research Update: Food-induced Anaphylaxis to Known Food Allergen in Children Occurs Despite Supervision
Posted December 18, 2017
Sarah De Schryver, Ann Clarke, Sébastien La Vieille, Harley Eisman, Judy Morris, Rodrick Lim, Jocelyn Gravel, Moshe Ben-Shoshan. Food-induced anaphylaxis to a known food allergen in children often occurs despite adult supervision. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, 2017; 28 (7): 715
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2BCXafr
Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2BodXQF

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted December 11, 2017
Per FDA: ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Choceur Dark Chocolate Bar Due to Undeclared Nut Allergen Products Could Contain Almond Pieces Not Listed on Packaging
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2kYcAE8
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted December 8, 2017
Per FDA: Creative Contract Packaging LLC Issues An Allergen Alert Regarding 4 Ounce Jars Of Herb-Ox® Beef Flavor Granulated Bouillon Due To Potential Presence Of Undeclared Milk
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2jq4TmJ

Research Update: Researchers Identify Key Drivers of Acute Peanut Allergic Reactions
Posted December 5, 2017
Watson CT, Cohain AT, Griffin RS, Chun Y, Grishin A, Hacyznska H, Hoffman GE, Beckmann ND, Shah H, Dawson P, Henning A, Wood R, Burks AW, Jones SM, Leung DYM, Sicherer S, Sampson HA, Sharp AJ, Schadt EE & Bunyavanich S. Integrative transcriptomic analysis reveals key drivers of acute peanut allergic reactions. Nature Communications. 2017. doi:10.1038/s41467-017-02188-7
Go to link for open access: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-02188-7 

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted November 30, 2017
Per FDA: Virginia Diner, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Chocolate Covered Cashews 10 oz. cans
Go to link: bit.ly/2ArwDkB 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 30, 2017
Per FDA: Farrell Farms, Inc. Issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in Dark Chocolate Almonds, Dark Chocolate Cashews, and Dark Chocolate Pecans
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2AfSH0M 

Research Update: Histamine-Releasing Factor Enhances Food Allergy
Posted November 24, 2017
Ando T, Kashiwakura JI, Itoh-Nagato N, Yamashita H, Baba M, Kawakami Y, Tsai SH, Inagaki N, Takeda K, Iwata T, Shimojo N. Histamine-releasing factor enhances food allergy. The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2017 Nov 13;127(12).
Go to link: https://www.jci.org/articles/view/96525

Research Update: Predicting Atopic March in Infants
Posted November 24, 2017
Tran MM, Lefebvre DL, Dharma C, Dai D, Lou WY, Subbarao P, Becker AB, Mandhane PJ, Turvey SE, Sears MR, Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development Study investigators. Predicting the atopic march: Results from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development Study. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2017 Nov 15.
Published research by Tran et al: http://bit.ly/2jlMpCY
CHILD Study website: ​http://childstudy.ca/
AAAAI Press Release: ​www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/eczema
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 24, 2017
Per FDA: Colorado Nut Company of Denver, CO is recalling Cashew Cranberry Cherry Jubilee, Oat Bran Nutty Crunch, Honey Nutty Granola, Peanut Delight, and Frontier Trail Mix because they may contain undeclared milk.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2jmnuiu 

Clinical Care Update: FDA OKs Epinephrine Auto-Injector for Small Children
Posted November 21, 2017
U.S. FDA Approves Kaléo’s AUVI-Q® (Epinephrine Injection, USP) 0.1 mg auto-injector for life-threatening allergic reactions in infants & small children. Device has shorter needle and lower dose of epinephrine.
Kaléo press release: http://bit.ly/2B7ayoH
Medpage synopsis: http://bit.ly/2mT9uSD ​

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 16, 2017
Per FDA: Lipari Foods, LLC. Issues Voluntary Product Recall of Specific Dark Chocolate Products Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2zJUR8N 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 13, 2017
Per FDA: Figi’s Issues Recall Alert Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen in Dark Chocolate Gingersnaps
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2iSRh2j 

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted November 13, 2017
Per FDA: Seattle Gourmet Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds In 5 Pound Bags of Dilettante Chocolates Espresso Blend
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2zCj0hE 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg, Milk, Soy & Wheat Allergens
Posted November 13, 2017
Per FDA: Nestle USA Initiates Voluntary Recall of Hot Pockets® Four Cheese Pizza Snack Bites Due to Undeclared Egg, Milk, Soy & Wheat Allergens
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2mmS1l5 

Continuing Education with CME/CE: EAACI Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Meeting October 18-20, 2018
Posted November 3, 2017
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Meeting sponsored by the European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology is scheduled for October 18-20, 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sign-up at the link below to receive conference newsletter information on speakers, CME/CEs, and more.
Go to link:  http://www.eaaci.org/focused-meetings/faam-2018
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Continuing Education with CME/CE: Meeting the Challenge of Atopic Dermatitis from Infancy to Adulthood
​Posted November 3, 2017
Meeting the Challenge of Atopic Dermatitis From Infancy to Adulthood: a free online CME/CE certified supplement activity for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians working with patients with atopic dermatitis. This presentation is facilitated by Lawrence Eichenfield, MD. Modules cover AD best practices, management within parameters of severity, & topical and systemic treatments (e.g. PDE-4 inhibitors; dupilumab).
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2zwVeUT 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 3, 2017
Per FDA: Setton International Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Select Dark Chocolate Almonds and Dark Chocolate Raisins Products Received from Supplier GKI Foods
Go to link: bit.ly/2iYtYrn 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 3, 2017
Per FDA: New American Food Products LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Packaged Goods Received From Supplier GKI Foods
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2hChu5b 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 2, 2017
Per FDA: Aurora Products, Inc. Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen in Certain Dark Chocolate Covered products. This Includes Products Produced Under Aurora Natural Brand and Private Labeled Products Packed by or Distributed By Aurora Products, Inc.
Go to link: bit.ly/2hzwyQZ 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 1, 2017
Per FDA: Rucker’s Makin’ Batch Candies Issues Food Recall of Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, Dark Chocolate Cranberries and Dark Chocolate Peanuts – Because of Possible Health Risk, Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ymKUia 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 1, 2017
Per FDA: Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Milk In Dark Chocolate Peanuts Received From Supplier GKI Foods LLC
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2z4r36W

Food Recall for Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted November 1, 2017
Per FDA: Shoreline Fruit, LLC. Recalls Select Bulk and Retail Dark Chocolate Covered Cherry Products Due to Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: bit.ly/2zqa93j 

Food Recall for Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 31, 2017
Per FDA: Meijer Recalls Select Meijer Bulk Dark Chocolate Products Due to Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm582902.htm

Food Recall for Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 31, 2017
Per FDA: 21st Century Snack Foods is Voluntarily Recalling Dark Chocolate Almonds Due to Possible Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm583045.htm

Research Update: Increasing Prevalence of Adult-Onset Food Allergies
Posted October 30, 2017
New research by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH et al presented at the October 2017 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) conference suggests 45% of U.S. adults with food allergies develop them during adulthood and the incidence of adult-onset food allergies is increasing across all ethnic groups.
Study abstract citation & link: Gupta, R.S., Blumenstock, J., Warren, C., Mittal, K., Kotowska, J., Smith, B. (2017). The prevalence of nut and seafood allergies among adults in the United States. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 119(5), S11.
Go to ACAAI press release: ​bit.ly/2iEFOXi 

Research Update: Increasing Prevalence of Food Allergies in U.S. Children
Posted October 30, 2017
The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) and Health Daily each provide a synopsis of new research findings presented by Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH at the October 2017 ACAAI conference which suggest the number of U.S. children with peanut allergy has increased by 21% since 2010. The Gupta et al study also found rates of tree nut, shellfish, fin fish and sesame allergies among children also are increasing.
Study abstract citation & link: Gupta, R., Warren, C., Blumenstock, J., Kotowska, J., Mittal, K.,Smith, B. (2017). The Prevalence of Childhood Food Allergy in the United States: An Update. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 119(5), S11
Go to Health Daily link: http://bit.ly/2yZ4DSd
​Go to ACAAI press release link: acaai.org/new-study-suggests-21-percent-increase-childhood-peanut-allergy-2010  

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 30, 2017
Per FDA: First Source Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Several Dark Chocolate Products Received from Supplier GKI Foods LLC
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2zicop3

Research Update: Researchers Probe Genetic Causes of Children's Food Allergies
Posted October 25, 2017
Marenholz I, Grosche S, Kalb B, Rüschendorf F, Blümchen K, et al. Genome-wide association study identifies the SERPINB gene cluster as a susceptibility locus for food allergy. Nature Communications 8, Article number: 1056 (2017) doi:10.1038/s41467-017-01220-0
Go to link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-017-01220-0
Go to Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2zE1p5M 

Clinical Care Update: Kaléo Announces National Collaborative Campaign to Increase Awareness and Dangers of Food Allergy Related Bullying
Posted October 24, 2017
Kaléo announced a national collaborative initiative to raise awareness of the prevalence and dangers related
to food allergy bullying. The initiative includes creating a No Appetitie for Bullying Teen Coalition comprised of
students aged 13 - 17 to share experiences and solutions. Interested adolescent patients can sign up at the
​website link below.
Go to link: http://www.noappetiteforbullying.com 
Kaléo press release: http://prn.to/2lcvYNw 

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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 24, 2017
Per FDA: Tres Latin Foods Announces Voluntary Recall of Specific Code Dates of Kale & Pinto Bean 10 oz. Pupusas and Black Bean and Sweet Corn 10 oz. Pupusas Due to an Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2gAOzNW 

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Egg Allergens
Posted October 23, 2017
Per FDA: Earthbound Farm LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Egg in One Batch of Earthbound Farm Organic Chopped Asian Style Salad Kit
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2z3AiEL

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted October 20, 2017
Per FDA: First Source Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in Honey Roast Nut Crunch
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2xVrHno

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Posted October 18, 2017
Per FDA: Kenny’s Great Pies Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Wheat In "Kenny’s Buckeye Pie"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2kZoxZU
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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 18, 2017
Per FDA: Stonyfield Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Specific Code Date of Strawberry O'Soy Soy Yogurt as it May Contain Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2xQE9Fa 
​

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted October 18, 2017
Per FDA: Great Lakes Cheese Announces Recall Of American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese Product Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2guqEn9 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted October 18, 2017
Per FDA: Weis Markets Issues Recall For Undeclared Egg Allergen In Store Made BLT Sandwiches - Sandwiches Contain Egg-Based Mayonnaise
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2yyjbJL 

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted October 16, 2017
Per FDA: La Terra Fina Recalls 10 oz. Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip & Spread Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Egg Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ytmemO

Research Update: Researchers Identify a Genetic Risk Factor for Peanut Allergy
Posted October 12, 2017
Asai Y, Eslami A, van Ginkel CD, Akhabir L, Wan M, Ellis G, Ben-Shoshan M,
Martino D, Ferreira MA, Allen K, Mazer B, de Groot H, de Jong NW, Gerth van Wijk RN, Dubois AEJ,
Chin R, Cheuk S, Hoffman J, Jorgensen E, Witte JS, Melles RB, Hong X, Wang X, Hui J, Musk AW(B),
Hunter M, James AL, Koppelman GH, Sandford AJ, Clarke AE, Daley D, Genome-wide association
study and meta-analysis in multiple populations identifies new loci for peanut allergy and establishes
c11orf30/EMSY as a genetic risk factor for food allergy, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
(2017), doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2017.09.015.
Go to link for abstract & full text in JACI: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31574-9/abstract
Go to link for synopsis by Science Daily: http://bit.ly/2xB271W

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted October 11, 2017
Per FDA: General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola Cereal Due to Undeclared Almond Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2yHynp6

Research Update: Economic Factors Impacting Food Allergen Management: Perspectives from the Food Industry
Posted October 10, 2017
Ruchi S. Gupta, Steve L. Taylor, Joseph L. Baumert, Lauren M. Kao, Erik Schuster, and Bridget M. Smith (2017) Economic Factors Impacting Food Allergen Management: Perspectives from the Food Industry. Journal of Food Protection: October 2017, Vol. 80, No. 10, pp. 1719-1725.
Go to link: http://jfoodprotection.org/doi/abs/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-17-060?code=fopr-site

Research Update: Mechanistic Correlates of Clinical Responses to Omalizumab in the Setting of Oral Immunotherapy for Milk Allergy
Posted October 9, 2017
Frischmeyer-Guerrerio PA, Masilamani M, Gu W, Brittain E, Wood R, Kim J, Nadeau K, Jarvinen KM, Grishin A, Lindblad R, Sampson HA. Mechanistic correlates of clinical responses to omalizumab in the setting of oral immunotherapy for milk allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2017 Apr 13.
Go to link for abstract: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)30589-4/abstract
Go to link for full text: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)30589-4/pdf

Research Update: Epinephrine Autoinjectors: New Data, New Problems
Posted October 9, 2017
Waserman S, Avilla E, Ben-Shoshan M, Rosenfield L, Adcock AB, Greenhawt M. Epinephrine Autoinjectors: New Data, New Problems. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2017 Oct 31;5(5):1180-91.
Go to link for abstract: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30511-1/abstract
Go to link for full text: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(17)30511-1/pdf

Research Update: Food Allergy Research & Resource Program Receives Grant to Study Cause of Food Recalls for Undeclared Allergens
Posted October 9, 2017
Food Allergy Research & Resource Program (FAARP) at University of Nebraska receives grant from Food Marketing Institute Foundation to study root cause of ingredient label errors and to identify best practices to reduce food recalls due to undeclared allergens.
Go to link:  https://www.fmi.org/newsroom/news-archive/view/2017/09/25/fmi-foundation-awards-grant-to-university-of-nebraska-food-allergen-experts

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted October 4, 2017
Per FDA: Tai Foong Usa Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Product
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2wxLZil

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted October 4, 2017
Per FDA: "Sid Wainer & Son® Initiates Class 1 Recall for Jansal Valley® Dried Chili De Arbol Peppers Due to Possible Health Risk Because it Does Not Have Proper Allergens Identified, Being Peanuts"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2fRHbkt

Food Recall for Possible Mislabeling and Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted September 27, 2017
Per FDA: For Immediate Release - Silver Spring Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalling Waterfront Bistro Tartar Sauce Due To Possible Mislabeling and Undeclared Egg Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ytjbYv

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted September 25, 2017
Per FDA: America New York Ri Wang Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Seafood Products Due to Undeclared Milk
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2xFTZ4c

Research Update: National School Nurse Survey of Epinephrine Use in Schools
Posted September 18, 2017
Pistiner, M., & Wang, J. (2017). National School Nurse Survey of Epinephrine Use in Schools. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 139(2), AB222.
Go to link for abstract: http://bit.ly/2xazGJI
Go to link for Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2x88xcW

Continuing Education: CME/CE Article on Guidance to Improving Food Allergy Diagnosis
Posted September 13, 2017
ONLINE CME/CE MEDSCAPE ARTICLE FOR NURSES, PHYSICIANS & PHARMACISTS: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, & Medicine Issues Guidance to Improve Food Allergy Diagnosis Accuracy
Go to link: http://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/884197?src=wnl_tpal_170826_mscpedu&impID=1419292

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk, Egg and Soy Allergens
Posted September 13, 2017
Per FDA: Coborn’s, Inc.’s Issues Recall of American Rye Bread and Caraway Rye Bread Due To Undeclared Milk, Soy and Egg Allergens
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2f5EFXH

Hurricane Irma Relief Efforts Through Nonprofit Direct Relief
Posted September 12, 2017
Direct Relief, a nonprofit organization offering humanitarian medical aid, is in regions impacted by Hurricane Irma offering assistance to hospitals and clinics by providing medications and medical supplies.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2xXbDwX

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted September 12, 2017
Per FDA: Simply Fresh Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Single Serve Cups of San Francisco Seafood Salad Made with Greek Yogurt
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2h19rOp

Hurricane Irma Preparation and Relief Needs in Florida
Posted September 8, 2017
Urgent Request from Florida Governor Rick Scott ‏(@FLGovScott on Twitter)
CALLING ALL NURSES: Florida needs 1,000 volunteer nurses to help at our special needs shelters. Please email [email protected]
Go to link for information on Florida special needs shelters during Hurricane Irma: http://bit.ly/2xRpE01

Clinical Update: FDA Statement on New Claim on Food Labels Regarding Peanut Allergy Prevention
Posted September 8, 2017
Per FDA: Per FDA: Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on a new qualified health claim advising that early introduction of peanuts to certain high-risk infants may reduce risk of peanut allergy
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm575008.htm

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted September 8, 2017
Per FDA: Product Recall By Wegmans Of Assorted Muffins 4 Pack for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2eMcrNM

Clinical Update: Educational News
Posted September 6, 2017
FAAMA director, Anne F. Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C, shares a recent food allergy/anaphylaxis update with the national Association of Asthma Educators including news about epinephrine auto-injectors, school food allergy management tips, the importance of clinical screening for bullying and more.
Go to link: https://www.asthmaeducators.org/Allergy-&-Anaphylaxis

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted September 6, 2017
Per FDA: Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls ShopRite Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips Due to Potential for Containing Milk Chocolate Chips & Milk is Not Declared in the Ingredient Statement
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2eK2WCy

Assisting Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
Posted August 29, 2017
Updated/Reviewed September 1, 2017
Hurricane Harvey and its related storm systems devastated areas in multiple regions of Texas and Louisiana resulting in heartbreaking scenarios including many having to abandon homes. For those with chronic health conditions such as IgE mediated food allergies with risk for anaphylaxis, such dire circumstances can compound the trauma. Suggestions to help:
Donations to Regional Food Banks for Non-Perishable Food Allergy Friendly Food and/or Financial Donations

• Food Bank of Central Louisiana: http://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank/food-bank-of-central-louisiana.html
• Louisiana Food Bank Association: http://www.lafba.org/DisasterResponse.aspx
• Second Harvest Food Bank of South Louisiana: http://no-hunger.org/
• Texas regional food banks: http://mailchi.mp/ac80c17d9660/harvey-food-banks 
• Tips for shipment of non-perishable food allergy friendly food: On the address label add Attention Food Sourcing Director. Also add a label to the outer mailing box indicating it contains non-perishable food allergy friendly products. Include a note on the inside of the shipment box indicating your interest in having these products available to individuals with food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis.

Needs at Emergency Shelters

• GRB Houston Convention Center as Emergency Center for Evacuees: Request via the Red Cross for medical personnel (e.g. nurses; physicians) to serve as volunteers to aid evacuees: http://www.grbhouston.com/george-r-brown-emergency-center/
• Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Dallas as Emergency Center for Evacuees: Their listing of organizations to consider for donations: http://www.dallasconventioncenter.com/kay-bailey-hutchison-convention-center-dallas-mega-shelter

Donations for Those Needing Prescription Medications, Medical Supplies & Medical Services

• Direct Relief USA: accepting financial donations to support disaster victims in need of prescription medications and other medical supplies https://www.directrelief.org/usa/
• Driscoll Children's Hospital of Corpus Christi Texas: accepting financial donations http://bit.ly/2iHrNYJ

Donations to Assist Those with Disabilities

• Portlight: accepting financial donations to assist disaster victims with disabilities https://www.portlight.org/home.html

Donations to Assist Infants & Young Children in Need of Diapers

• Texas Diaper Bank: requesting donations to provide relief kits including diapers to families with infants and small children https://texasdiaperbank.networkforgood.com/projects/33717-change-a-life

Donations to the Texas Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund

• Texas Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society (TAAIS) has set up a Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to assist their healthcare provider members whose clinical practice offices have suffered damage. Donations from the TAAIS relief fund will be utilized to assist healthcare providers in restoring their office settings in order to return to providing services to patients. For more information and to donate, scroll to the bottom of the TAAIS News page: http://taais.org

Donations to the Texas Nurses Association

• Texas Nurses Association (TNA) is accepting contributions to aid nurses affected by Hurricane Harvey who live in a county declared a disaster area. Fore more information and to donate: https://texasnurses.site-ym.com/donations/fund.asp?id=16108

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted August 31, 2017
Per FDA: Rajbhog Distributors GA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in JALEBI
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2vI5kwv

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 28, 2017
Per FDA: Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Big Win Butter Popcorn
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2vFXp24

Continuing Education: Atopic Dermatitis Update - Practical Strategies and New Approaches
Posted August 21, 2017
Free online CME/CE activity for physicians, nurses, and other clinicians working with patients with atopic dermatitis. This presentation is facilitated by Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD. The video modules cover AD best practices, common co-existing conditions (e.g. food allergies), management within parameters of severity, and topical and systemic treatments (e.g. PDE-4 inhibitors; dupilumab).
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2v4h3VR

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted August 17, 2017
Per FDA: Grand BK Corp. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts (Almonds, Walnuts,Cashews) in California Aloha Mix
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2wiOXdd

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted August 17, 2017
Per FDA: Seven Sundays LLC. recalls Vanilla Cherry Pecan Muesli because it may contain undeclared almonds.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2i9KnZp

Research Update: Pathophysiology of Anaphylaxis
Posted August 16, 2017
Reber, L.L., Hernandez, J.D. and Galli, S.J., 2017. The pathophysiology of anaphylaxis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 140(2), pp.335-348.
Go to link for abstract: http://bit.ly/2uImo9r
Go to link for full text: http://bit.ly/2wPvheH

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted August 16, 2017
Per FDA: Litehouse Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg In Product
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2wa1ZKD

Food Recall for Undeclared Undeclared Fish, Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Soy and Wheat Allergens
Posted August 16, 2017
Per FDA: Dierbergs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish (Bonito and Cod), Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Soy and Wheat in Product
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2fL6YdY

Research Update: B-FAHF-2 Plus Oral Immunotherapy Safer and More Effective than OIT Alone in Murine Model of Concurrent Peanut/Tree Nut Allergy
Posted August 15, 2017
Srivastava, KD, Song, Y, Yang, N, Liu, C, Goldberg, IE, Nowak‐Węgrzyn, A, Sampson, HA and Li, XM. B-FAHF-2 plus oral immunotherapy (OIT) is safer and more effective than OIT alone in a murine model of concurrent peanut/tree nut allergy. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. 2017;47:1038–1049.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2uZdlvP

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 15, 2017
Per FDA: MADHAVA Natural Sweeteners Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in its 13.8 oz. MMM... Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2w6UvHy

Clinical Care & School Health Update: Kaléo Donating AUVI-Q® Epinephrine Auto-Injectors to Public Elementary Schools
Posted August 14, 2017
Kaléo Announces AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) charitable donation program for all public elementary schools in the U.S.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2wAOWhk
Link for application and agreements:  http://bit.ly/2wXq97E

Clinical Care Update: AAAAI Sponsors Back-to-School Twitter Chat for Patients/Caregivers
Posted August 14, 2017
Patients/parents are invited to participate in a back-to-school Twitter chat August 16 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET hosted by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Follow #allergyready hashtag.
Go to link: http://enews.aaaai.org/august-2017/news-briefs/educate-patients-during-our-back-to-school-twitter-chat

Research Update: Diagnosis and Management of Anaphylaxis
Posted August 14, 2017
Castells, M., 2017. Diagnosis and management of anaphylaxis in precision medicine. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 140(2), 321-333.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)31084-9/abstract

Research Update: HealthNuts Follow-Up Study Results
Posted August 14, 2017
Peters, R.L., Koplin, J.J., Gurrin, L.C., Dharmage, S.C., Wake, M., Ponsonby, A.L., Tang, M.L., Lowe, A.J., Matheson, M., Dwyer, T. and Allen, K.J., 2017. The prevalence of food allergy and other allergic diseases in early childhood in a population-based study: HealthNuts age 4-year follow-up. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 140(1), 145–153.e8.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(17)30412-8/abstract

Research Update: ILC2s Regulate Adaptive Th2 cell Functions via PD-L1 Checkpoint Control
Posted August 11, 2017
Schwartz, C., Khan, A.R., Floudas, A., Saunders, S.P., Hams, E., Rodewald, H.R., McKenzie, A.N. and Fallon, P.G., 2017. ILC2s regulate adaptive Th2 cell functions via PD-L1 checkpoint control. Journal of Experimental Medicine, pp.jem-20170051.
Access to abstract and full text: http://jem.rupress.org/content/early/2017/07/25/jem.20170051
Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2vVoVNI

Food Recall for Undeclared Pecan Allergen
Posted August 11, 2017
Per FDA: Schnucks Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in German Chocolate Cake Labeled as “Schnucks Bakery Deluxe Petite Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow”
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2uwBFG9

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted August 9, 2017
Per FDA: Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. Recalls Coleslaw Kits Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2uoFHnW

Research Update: Coordinated Asthma Program Improves Asthma Outcomes in High-Risk Children
Posted August 4, 2017
Holder-Niles, F., Haynes, L., D’Couto, H., Hehn, R.S., Graham, D.A., Wu, A.C. and Cox, J.E., 2017. Coordinated Asthma Program Improves Asthma Outcomes in High-Risk Children. Clinical Pediatrics, p.0009922817705186.
Go to link: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0009922817705186

Food Recall for Possible Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted August 4, 2017
Per FDA: Fairway ‘‘Like No Other Market’’ ® Recalls Fairway Brand Cookies Blondie Because Of Possible Undeclared Walnut Ingredient
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2uaeHbz

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted August 3, 2017
Per FDA: Commonwealth Dairy, LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almond In Aldi Key Lime Crunch Tilts
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2v1Sxpt

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergens
Posted August 1, 2017
Per FDA: Vibrant Health Products Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In LiveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2vpdihN

Continuing Education: Webcast on Guideline-Directed Asthma Care
Posted July 31, 2017
Online Webinar: Guideline-Directed Asthma Care with speaker Maureen George PhD, RN, AE-C, FAAN on Tues. August 1st, 11am - 12:30pm EDT. This is a free webcast hosted by the Clinical Directors Network. Webcast pending for up to 1.5 prescribed credits by American Academy of Family Physicians.
Register online at: http://conta.cc/2veduQd

Clinical Practice Update: FDA Grants Priority Review for an Epinephrine Auto-Injector in Development by Kaléo Specifically for Infants and Small Children
Posted July 27, 2017
Per Kaléo press release: U.S. FDA grants priority review for epinephrine auto-injector in development by Kaléo for AUVI-Q 0.1 mg, the first known epinephrine auto-injector specifically designed for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions in infants and small children weighing 16.5 to 33 pounds.
Go to link for full press release: http://bit.ly/2w2UfpF

Clinical Practice Update: Ordering Impax Epinephrine Injection Auto-Injector® Product Trainers
Posted July 27, 2017
School nurses, clinical nurses & physicians, pharmacists, and patients can order Impax Epinephrine Injection Auto-Injector® product trainers which do not contain medication or a needle, online at http://epinephrineautoinject.com or by phone at #855-374-6374. An instructional video on how to use the Impax Epinephrine Injection Auto-Injector® can be viewed online at: http://bit.ly/2vbsu1K

Clinical Practice Update: Critical Issues in Food Allergy - A National Academies Consensus Report
Posted July 27, 2017
Sicherer, S.H., Allen, K., Lack, G., Taylor, S.L., Donovan, S.M. and Oria, M., 2017. Critical Issues in Food Allergy: A National Academies Consensus Report. Pediatrics, p.e20170194.
Go to link for full text: http://bit.ly/2tH15UY 

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy Allergen
Posted July 27, 2017
Per FDA: Hy-Vee, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Hy-Vee Brand Pizzas
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2h5wiLM

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Egg Allergens
Posted July 18, 2017
Per FDA: Texas Legend Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk & Egg in Silver Star Chipotle Dip
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2uEpiM1

Research Update: Factors Associated with Pre-Hospital Epinephrine Administration for Anaphylaxis
Posted July 13, 2017
Robinson, M. et al. (2017). Factors associated with epinephrine administration for anaphylaxis in children before arrival to the emergency department. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2017.06.001 [article in press]
Go to link for full text of study: http://bit.ly/2tirxPX
Go to link for Science Daily synopsis: http://bit.ly/2ucVSnn

Food Recall for Undeclared Soy and Tree Nut Allergens
Posted July 13, 2017
Per FDA: Sunneen Health Foods Issues Recall of Parfait Due to Undeclared Soy and Tree Nuts
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2t7mruJ

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Posted July 12, 2017
Per FDA: Biohealth Nutrition Announces the Recall of Precision Blend Cookies and Cream Product for Undeclared Wheat
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2terioM

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted July 12, 2017
Per FDA: Coborn's, Inc. Issues Recall of Incorrectly Labeled Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars Due To Undeclared Milk
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2vcGGUk

Research Update: Roles of Key Gene in Regulation of Immune System
Posted July 7, 2017
Dhuban, K.B., d’Hennezel, E., Nagai, Y., Xiao, Y., Shao, S., Istomine, R., Alvarez, F., Ben-Shoshan, M., Ochs, H., Mazer, B. and Li, B., 2017. Suppression by human FOXP3+ regulatory T cells requires FOXP3-TIP60 interactions. Science Immunology, 2(12), p.eaai9297.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2tQju17

Food Recall Due to Possible Presence of Undeclared Peanuts & Tree Nuts
Posted July 7, 2017
Per FDA: Voluntary Recall of CLIF BUILDER'S Bar Chocolate Mint Flavor, CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Mint & CLIF Kid Zbar Protein Chocolate Chip Flavors due to possible presence of undeclared peanuts & tree nuts.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2stjFvv

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted July 6, 2017
Per FDA: Raja Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In "Anarkali Peshawari Naan Bread. Upc 0-51179-99605-2. Manufactured July 1st, 2015 Thru July 1st, 2017"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2utPKVk

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish and Milk Allergens
Posted July 5, 2017
Per FDA: Dierbergs Markets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish and Milk in Product
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2tKFXg6

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted June 28, 2017
Per FDA: Global Lamsheng Kee Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Frozen Fish Tofu, Frozen Fried Fish Ball and Frozen White Fish Ball
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2tXv6wk

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted June 22, 2017
Per FDA: H-E-B Issues Recall for Undeclared Allergen. H-E-B Creamy Creations Cherry Vanilla Light Churn Style Ice Cream Being Recalled From Five Stores For Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rHprsS

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat, Soybean and Fish Allergens
Posted June 22, 2017
Per FDA: JFC International Inc. Issues Missing English Label and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat, Soybean, and Fish (Bonito) in Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2sGnBKh

Clinical Practice Update: FDA Approves New 0.3mg Pre-Filled Single Dose Epinephrine Injectable
Posted June 20, 2017
FDA Approves New Epinephrine Injector for Anaphylaxis: Symjepi.
Go to link for press release from Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation regarding FDA approval for their EPINEPHRINE INJECTION, USP, 1:1000 0.3 mg pre-filled single dose syringe & plans to seek approval of junior dose version of Symjepi: http://bit.ly/2tpklTc
Go to link for Symjepi image plus photo credit: http://abcn.ws/2tKlKmZ
Go to link for Medpage Today article: http://bit.ly/2sMCJYB

Research Update
Posted June 20, 2017
Single-gene mutations that lead to atopic dermatitis identified by NIAID researchers and their collaborators from other institutions.
Go to link for full text: http://go.nature.com/2sPGr4j
Go to link for study synopsis: http://bit.ly/2sSJt7m

Clinical Practice Update
Posted June 20, 2017
Q/A with Wayne Shreffler, MD, PhD, director of the Food Allergy Center at Massachusetts General Hospital on the NIAID recommendations regarding the introduction of peanut into the diet during infancy.
Go to link: http://www.massgeneral.org/children/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=6333

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 20, 2017
Per FDA: Kabir’s Bakery issues allergy alert on undeclared milk in “Kabir’s Bakery Cinnamon Twist” and “Kabir’s Bakery Cinnamon Raisin Danish” in four ounce plastic packages, all container codes
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rzOzSg

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 20, 2017
Per FDA: Rikki USA, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Masa’s Gourmet Sweet and Sour Sauce, Masa’s Gourmet Curry Coconut Sauce and Masa’s Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rJYM2x

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted June 13, 2017
Per FDA: Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. Issues a Recall For Undeclared Egg Noodles in Western Family Onion Soup Mix
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2sxeT36

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Posted June 13, 2017
Per FDA: Fry’s Food Stores Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans and Tree Nuts in Bakehouse Bread Cranberry Orange Bread
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2s6KvKh

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 13, 2017
Per FDA: Slade Gorton Co. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in several products.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2sY3arE

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted June 5, 2017
Per FDA: Schnucks Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2qPoI8A

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted June 5, 2017
Per FDA: Hannaford Supermarkets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Taste of Inspirations Greek Pasta Salad Net. Weight 10 oz. (284g)
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rWh68D

Food Recall Due to Labeling Error Involving Cashew Allergen
Posted May 31, 2017
Per FDA: Hail Merry LLC Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Labeling Error - Cashews Listed as Ingredient but Omitted from "Contains" Allergen Warning Statement
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rUcyPr

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted May 31, 2017
Per FDA: Kroger Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Kroger Yellow Sponge Cake Dessert Cups
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ro8IgQ

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg & Wheat Allergens
Posted May 19, 2017
Per FDA: Wang GlobalNet Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs, Wheat In “Fish Cake, Fish Ball, And Fish Tofu”
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2rm3AKt

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted May 17, 2017
Per FDA: Italian Gluten Free Food Cl Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In “Chef Luca’s Lasagna Al Forno – Baked Cheese Lasagna"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pU5wpB

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted May 16, 2017
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued by Arabella Station Whole Foods Market for Undeclared Walnuts in Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2pQrZnp

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted May 15, 2017
Per FDA: Lamb Weston Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Red Robin Burgers and Brews Crispy Onion Rings Sold in Grocery Stores
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2r8G0ku

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted May 12, 2017
Per FDA: Mikawaya Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Limited Quantity Of Mikawaya Chocolate Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2psAOb1

Food Recall for Undeclared Fish Allergen
Posted May 8, 2017
Per FDA: Herbalife International Of America, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall For Its Protein Bar – Peanut Butter Due To Trace Amounts Of Undeclared Fish Allergen
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pn6REu

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted May 8, 2017
Per FDA: Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Limited Quantity of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2qhqq5Y

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report on Restaurant Food Allergy Practices
Posted May 1, 2017
The CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the week of April 21, 2017 included a study about food allergy practices within 278 restaurants in different U.S. cities. Less than 50% of restaurant staff surveyed had received food allergy training and few had equipment and/or separate areas designated for allergen-free preparation. The CDC report identifies gaps in current restaurant practices among those studied and offers strategies for improving methods to reduce risks of allergic reactions in food allergic consumers.
Go to link:  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/wr/mm6615a2.htm#contribAff

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted May 1, 2017
Per FDA: Urban Remedy Issues Voluntary Recall of Mislabeled Non-Dairy Spiced Golden Milk Due to Undeclared Tree Nut Allergens
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pP00IA

London's Evening Standard Reports Teen Fatality from Allergic Reaction to Street Food
Posted April 26, 2017
As reported by London's Evening Standard, 18 year old Owen Carey died after consuming street food while celebrating his birthday on an outing to the London Eye. The report indicates that Mr. Carey had multiple food allergies and was not self-carrying his epinephrine auto-injector.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pig6rd

Food Recall for Potential Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted April 26, 2017
Per FDA: Soylent Issues Allergy Alert On Potential Undeclared Milk in Soylent 1.8 Powder
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2q7DUAF

Food Recall for Undeclared Hazelnut Allergen
Posted April 26, 2017
Per FDA: Hummingbird Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnut in Organic Cocoa-dusted Chocolate Ginger
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2q7g3xD

Generic Epinephrine Auto-Injector Cost Reduction by Kmart® Pharmacy
Posted April 26, 2017
Kmart® Pharmacy Lowers Cost of Generic Epinephrine Auto-injector
Go to link: https://yhoo.it/2p0RVPk

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 19, 2017
Per FDA: Beyond Meat Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Beyond Meat Feisty Crumbles
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2opDXTy

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted April 19, 2017
Per FDA: Jimmy’s Cookies LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies LOT# 047
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pRKgjX

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 19, 2017
Per FDA: Feng Mao Biotechnology Organic Food CO.,LTD. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Almond Drinking Powder
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2omV6hv

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg and Wheat Allergens
Posted April 19, 2017
Per FDA: Northern California Whole Foods Market Stores Issue Recall for Undeclared Egg & Wheat Allergens in Some Cookies
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2pBENRJ

Local Media Series on Food Allergies
Posted April 17, 2017
WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit will be covering issues related to living with food allergies April 7th and 18th. Haejin Kim, MD, an allergist at Henry Ford Hospital and Randy Speck, Superintendent of Madison District Schools, will be live on April 18th at 1pmET via a question/answer format on the WDIV Local 4 Facebook page.
Go to link: http://www.clickondetroit.com/health/local-4-special-living-with-food-allergies

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk, Egg, Wheat and Fish Allergens
Posted April 17, 2017
Per FDA: Choice Farms LLC Recalls Limited Quantity of Caesar Side Salad Due to Undeclared Milk, Egg, Wheat and Fish (anchovies) Allergens
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oFPC40

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted April 13, 2017
Per FDA: Nassau Candy Distributors Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in H.E.B Brand Pomegranate Infused Cranberries Covered in Dark Chocolate
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oDsALz

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted April 12, 2017
Per FDA: Orthodox Baking Co Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almond Paste In "Chocolate Kokosh Cake"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oyy4am

Media Update Report on Case Involving Hazing with Peanut Butter
Posted April 11, 2017
The Detroit Free Press reports "a Central Michigan University student has been criminally charged after accusations that he  smeared peanut butter on the face of a student with a peanut allergy while that student was passed out".
Go to link for update: http://on.freep.com/2p0JdS9
Go to link for initial report: http://on.freep.com/2ldKTXi 

Food Recall for Undeclared Almond Allergen
Posted April 11, 2017
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued by Whole Foods Market store in Dedham, Massachusetts for In-Store Produced Yogurt and Granola Parfaits due to Undeclared Almonds
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ov3bU8 

Drug Recall: Update Regarding Recent Recall of Selected EpiPen® Auto-Injectors
Posted April 10, 2017
Update from Mylan on Meridian’s voluntary worldwide recall of certain lot numbers of EpiPen® auto-injectors  issued March 31, 2017, including how patients can obtain voucher codes for free replacements of recalled auto-injectors. For more information, please call Stericycle at 877-650-3494 or Mylan customer relations at 800-796-9526.
Go to link: http://www.mylan.com/en/epipenrecall

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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted April 6, 2017
Per FDA: Olde York Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in One Lot of Clancy’s Snack Combo 20 X 1 oz.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2n8zRn5

Research Update
Posted April 4, 2017
Macginnitie, A. J., Rachid, R., Gragg, H., Little, S. V., Lakin, P., Cianferoni, A., ... & Lee, J. (2017). Omalizumab facilitates rapid oral desensitization for peanut allergy. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 139(3), 873-881.
Go to link: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(16)30898-3/abstract

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk & Soy Allergens
Posted April 4, 2017
Per FDA: Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk And Soy In Limited Quantity Of One Macaroni Salad Item
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oxAdUy

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted April 4, 2017
Per FDA: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Wegmans Original Killer Brownies with Pecans, Sold Individually or Pre-packaged by the pound in Bakery in New York State Stores Only
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2n7nsQu

Research Update: Summer Camps & Preparedness for Food Allergy Management
Posted April 3, 2017
Clinicians and families should assess the level of preparedness a prospective summer camp has to manage anaphylaxis prevention and preparedness as a study by Redmond et al suggests related knowledge deficits exist among camp personnel. Redmond, M., Pistiner, M., Scherzer, R., Twarog, F. J., Stukus, D. R., & Lee, J. (2017). Understanding Anaphylaxis in Camps: A Study Measuring Demographics, Knowledge, and Incidence of Allergic Reactions. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 139(2), AB385.
Go to link for full abstract: http://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(16)32443-5/abstract
Go to link for Pediatric News brief:  http://bit.ly/2oQfE1P

Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Selected EpiPen® & EpiPen Jr® Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
March 31, 2017
U.S. Food & Drug Administration and Meridian Medical Technologies announced a nationwide voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan’s EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® epinephrine auto-injectors. According to the FDA, "this recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in the devices’ failure to activate. The recalled product was manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies and distributed by Mylan Specialty. At this time, the 13 lots identified – distributed between Dec. 17, 2015, and July 1, 2016 – are the only EpiPen® lots impacted by the U.S. recall."
For listed lot numbers and more information:
Go to link for FDA news release:
https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm550170.htm
Go to link for Mylan NV news release:
http://prn.to/2oqAeq5

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Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted March 31, 2017
Per FDA: Lifestyle Evolution Voluntarily Recalls One Shift of NuGo Slim Crunchy Peanut Butter for undeclared milk allergen.
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2nHdNPh

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut, Cashew & Almond Allergens
Posted March 30, 2017
Per FDA: Sunshine Bakery Announces Voluntary Recall of Cassava Cake And Mixed Nut Mooncake for undeclared peanut, almond, cashew, and coconut.
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2oBOxas

Research News: NIH Designates $42.7 Million for Consortium of Food Allergy Research
Posted March 29, 2017
The National Institutes of Health intends to award $42.7 million over seven years to the Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR) to support continued investigation into treatment options for food allergy at the seven designated clinical research sites.
Go to link for NIAID news release: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/nih-designates-43-million-food-allergy-research-consortium
Go to link for CoFAR: http://www.cofargroup.org/

Food Recall for Undeclared Walnut Allergen
Posted March 29, 2017
Per FDA: Allergy Alert Issued by Whole Foods Market in Hadley, Massachusetts For Undeclared Walnuts in Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2mPx8Pa

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted March 28, 2017
Per FDA: "Nutiva Expanded Voluntary Recall for Undeclared Peanuts In All Lots of Organic Plant Based Protein Superfood 30 Shake"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2oczkNT

Research Update
Posted March 24, 2017
Hogue, S.L., et al., 2016. Training and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis treatment in US schools: results from the EpiPen4Schools pilot survey. Journal of Asthma and Allergy,9,109-115.
Go to link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4918892/

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg Allergen
Posted March 23, 2017
Per FDA: "Riviana Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Manufacturing Date And UPC Number Of Ronzoni® Thin Spaghetti Due To Possible Undeclared Egg Allergen"
Go to link:  http://bit.ly/2nBEANm

Research Update
Posted March 22, 2017
Chan, J.C., Peters, R.L., Koplin, J.J., Dharmage, S.C., Gurrin, L.C., Wake, M., Tang, M.L., Prescott, S., Allen, K.J. and Study, H., 2017. Food Challenge and Community-Reported Reaction Profiles in Food-Allergic Children Aged 1 and 4 Years: A Population-Based Study. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 5(2), 398-409.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30687-0/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted March 21, 2017
Per FDA: "Nutiva Voluntary Recall for Undeclared Peanuts Organic Plant Based Protein Superfood 30 Shake Vanilla Flavor"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ni4ZPR

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens
Posted March 20, 2017
Per FDA: "Dolcetta Artisan Sweets Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Milk in Chocolate Confections"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2ns0Ppa

FAAMA News on State-Based Food Allergy/Anaphylaxis Education
Posted March 17, 2017
FAAMA director, Anne F. Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C, was a guest speaker at the March 2017 conference at Detroit Metro Airport Marriott hosted by Starfish Family Services. Her presentation was on food allergy/anaphylaxis management for professionals involved with the Starfish Family Services early childhood programs at centers throughout Southeast Michigan.
Go to link: http://www.starfishfamilyservices.org

Research Update
Posted March 15, 2017
Marchisotto MJ, Harada L, Kamdar O, Smith BM, Waserman S, Sicherer S, Allen K, Muraro A, Taylor S, Gupta RS. 2017. Food Allergen Labeling and Purchasing Habits in the United States and Canada. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 5(2),345-351.e2.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30420-2/fulltext

Research Update
Posted March 13, 2017
Gernez, Y. and Nowak-Węgrzyn, A., 2017. Immunotherapy for food allergy: are we there yet?. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 5(2), pp.250-272
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30667-5/fulltext  

Allergy Eats Announces 2017 List of Top 10 Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains in the U.S.
Posted March 10, 2017
AllergyEats has released its 2017 list of the top 10 most allergy-friendly restaurant chains in the nation. Per Allergy Eats: "AllergyEats restaurant ratings are based solely on how well restaurants have accommodated food-allergic diners, and not on other factors, such as ambiance, service or food quality."
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2mSfbim

U.S. Food Safety & Inspection Service Announces Meeting on Food Allergens for March 16, 2017
Posted March 9, 2017
The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service will hold a public meeting in Washington D.C. on March 16, 2017 to discuss "policy and enforcement regarding undeclared allergens, labeling compliance, best practices for prevention, and emerging issues".
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2mclIkh

Research News
Posted March 8, 2017
The 2017 conference of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology included a research update on a study investigating whether the method of infant feeding a mother chooses (e.g. breast feeding directly, pumped breast milk and feed, formula feed, or method combination) influences the development of early childhood food allergies.
Go to link: http://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/breast-feeding-food-allergy

Food Recall for Undeclared Peanut Allergen
Posted March 8, 2017
Per FDA: "Landies Candies Co. Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts on “Wegmans Milk Chocolate (Big Bear Bunny) Sucker"
Go to link: http://bit.ly/2mlcNzx

Research News
Posted March 7, 2017
The 2017 conference of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology included updates on research advances in food allergy immunotherapy including clinical trial progress on the potential effectiveness of peanut sublingual immunotherapy, walnut and tree nut oral immunotherapy and wheat oral immunotherapy.
Go to link: http://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/food-allergy-immunotherapy

Media Report on Case Involving Hazing with Peanut Butter
Posted March 6, 2017
The New York Times reported on a Michigan college student who endured a "severe allergic reaction" due to a "hazing" incident involving peanut butter during an off-campus party. The New York Times article indicates this case is under investigation by Mt. Pleasant police.
Go to link: http://nyti.ms/2mbeu0T

Research News
Posted March 6, 2017
The 2017 annual conference of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology included an update on research with the Viaskin® peanut patch, a type of epicutaneous immunotherapy. In the initial study stage, researchers conducted a randomized DBPC trial and then extended the study two more years to investigate longer term effects of the peanut patch.
Go to link : http://www.aaaai.org/about-aaaai/newsroom/news-releases/peanut-patch-promise    

Food Recall for Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Posted March 6, 2017
Per FDA: "Meijer Issues Allergy Alert On Mislabeled Pre-Made Caesar Salads with Undeclared Wheat Allergen Mislabeled As Greek Salads Sold In Meijer Deli Sections"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm544511.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Clinical Trial at NY Jaffe Food Allergy Institute Open for Recruitment
Posted March 3, 2017
The Jaffe Food Allergy Institute of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York is now recruiting for the clinical trial:
E-B-FAHF-2, Multi OIT and Xolair (Omalizumab) for Food Allergy. For research overview, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and contact information:
Go to link: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02879006?term=food+allergy&rank=34

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted March 1, 2017
Per FDA: "Allergy Alert Issued in Two Massachusetts Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Pecans in King Cakes"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm543834.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Food Recall for Undeclared Tree Nut Allergen
Posted February 28, 2017
Per FDA: "Whole Foods Market recalls “Our Chefs’ Own” Spinach Orzo Salad due to undeclared tree nut allergen"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm543471.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Food Recall for Undeclared Egg and Milk Allergens
Posted February 24, 2017
Per FDA: "Kusher LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg and Milk in Cookies"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm542816.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Insurance Coverage Changes for Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Michigan
Posted February 23, 2017
Prescribers and patients - be aware of any upcoming changes in insurance coverage for epinephrine auto-injectors:
Go to link: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20170216/NEWS/170219888/michigan-blues-to-cover-only-generic-version-of-epipen-allergy

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 22, 2017
Per FDA: Bee International issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in “Plastic Heart Tubes with Chocolate Lentils”
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm542522.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens
Posted February 18, 2017
Per FDA: "Ditos Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in Heart Plastic Platter Strawberries w/ Dip with Chocolate Frosting & Heart Plastic Platter Mixed Fruit W/Dip with Chocolate Frosting"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm542243.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Research Update
Posted February 17, 2017
Schellpfeffer, N.R., Leo, H.L., Ambrose, M. and Hashikawa, A.N., 2016. Food Allergy Trends and Epinephrine Autoinjector Presence in Summer Camps. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30553-0/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 16, 2017
Per FDA: "Cousins Products LLC Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall on 16oz Creole Tomato Dressing, Best by Date 05/18/17, due to Undeclared Milk"
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm541432.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Research Update
Posted February 15, 2017
Mahdavinia, M., Fox, S.R., Smith, B.M., James, C., Palmisano, E.L., Mohamed, A., Zahid, Z., Assa'ad, A.H., Tobin, M.C. and Gupta, R.S., 2016. Racial Differences in Food Allergy Phenotype and Health Care Utilization among US Children. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30504-9/fulltext

Clinical Care Update: New AAP Customizable Allergy/Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan Template
Posted February 14, 2017
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a new allergy and anaphylaxis emergency plan template which includes clarity on steps to take for mild versus severe reactions and extra space for additional case-specific information.
Go to link for AAP Clinical Report: Guidance on Completing a Written Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
Go to link for template: https://www.aap.org/en-us/Documents/AA-EmergencyPlan.pdf

Educational News
Posted February 11, 2017
FAAMA director, Anne F. Russell, BSN, RN, AE-C, shares a food allergy/anaphylaxis update with the national Association of Asthma Educators including news regarding epinephrine auto-injectors; the NASEM report addressing public health concerns of food allergy; new NIAID recommendations to prevent peanut allergy; and tips for how clinical healthcare professionals can help students with food allergy safely celebrate Valentine's Day.
Go to link: http://www.asthmaeducators.org/Allergy-&-Anaphylaxis

Research Update
Posted February 10, 2017
Blankestijn, M.A., Remington, B.C., Houben, G.F., Baumert, J.L., Knulst, A.C., Blom, W.M., Klemans, R.J. and Taylor, S.L., 2017. Threshold Dose Distribution in Walnut Allergy. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 5(2), 376-380.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30668-7/fulltext

Food Recall for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Posted February 9, 2017
Per FDA: "Fred Meyer Stores Issues Allergy Alert on Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat Bread due to Undeclared Milk".
Go to link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm540561.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Research Update
Posted February 7, 2017
Warren CM, Dyer AA, Otto AK, Smith BM, Kauke K, Dinakar C, Gupta RS. Food Allergy–Related Risk-Taking and Management Behaviors Among Adolescents and Young Adults. The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 2017 Jan 27.
Go to link: http://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(16)30678-X/abstract

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