The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is asking Congress to support the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act (H.R. 2468). If passed, this bill would put important protections in place for children with allergies and asthma. Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) is a division of AAFA.
DBV Technologies, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced positive topline results of the three-year, open-label extension of the Phase III PEPITES trial (PEOPLE) evaluating the long-term efficacy and safety of investigational Viaskin® Peanut in peanut-allergic children ages 4 to 11 years. The results demonstrate long-term clinical benefit as shown by an increase in eliciting dose (ED), which may decrease the chance of reacting to an accidental peanut exposure.
Culinary International, LLC Recalls Chicken Burrito Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall Release: 002-2020 Health Risk: High Date: Jan 10, 2020 Congressional and Public Affairs Veronika Pfaeffle (202) 720-9113 FSISpress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2020 – Culinary International, LLC, a Vernon, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 626 pounds of egg burrito products labeled as chicken burrito products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the...
Purely Elizabeth Recalls Pouches of Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic Granola Recall Due to a Mislabeling Error That Has Resulted in an Undeclared Allergen For Immediate Release January 06, 2020 Contacts Consumers Purely Elizabeth support@purelyelizabeth.com Media: Brooke Aronoff 213-626-0465 brooke@krupaconsulting.com Announcement Purely Elizabeth is initiating a voluntary recall of their Chocolate Sea Salt Probiotic granola due to a mislabeling error that has resulted in an undeclared allergen...
Ducktrap River of Maine Recalls One Lot of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Due to Undeclared Dairy in Product For Immediate Release January 04, 2020 Contacts Consumers 1-800-434-8727 Announcement Ducktrap River of Maine of Belfast, Maine is announcing a voluntary recall of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce identified with sell by date Jul 29, 2020 because these products contain undeclared milk due to an incorrect label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk...
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Issues Voluntary Recall of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream For Immediate Release January 06, 2020 Contacts Consumers Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 614-488-3224 contact@jenis.com Announcement Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has initiated a voluntary recall of three batches of Cold Brew with Coconut Cream Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of serious or...
Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, Recalls Ready-To-Eat Soup Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall Release: 001-2020 Health Risk: High Date: Jan 3, 2020 Congressional and Public Affairs Mitch Adams (202) 720-9113 FSISpress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2020 – Kettle Cuisine Midco, LLC, a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 200 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) lentil and beef soup products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of...
Cargill Voluntarily Recalls 39 One-Pound Bags of Product Packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews Wheat Allergen Presence For Immediate Release January 03, 2020 Contacts Consumers: Denise Auker 717-627-7946 Denise_Auker@cargill.com Media: April Nelson 952-913-5466 media@cargill.com Announcement Cargill is voluntarily recalling 39 one-pound bags of product incorrectly packaged as Wilbur Dark Chocolate Covered Cashews. Sold locally through the Wilbur Chocolate Store in Lititz, Penn.,...
Dianne's Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Product Sienna Turtle Brownie Item Number 8495241115 Lot Code 19198 For Immediate Release December 31, 2019 Contacts Consumers: 800-435-2253 info@diannesfinedesserts.com Company Announcement Dianne's Fine Desserts of Newburyport, MA 01950 is recalling twenty six cases of product Sienna Turtle Brownie 8495241115 lot code 19198 , because it may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe...
J&J Distributing Recalls Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall Release: 124-2019 Health Risk: High Date: Dec 30, 2019 Congressional and Public Affairs Meredith Carothers (202) 720-9113 FSISpress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2019 – J&J Distributing, a St. Paul, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 136 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
Dear Friends, At the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and our Kids With Food Allergies division, we work with families every day who struggle with the pressure of managing food allergies. They live with constant fear and worry, wondering if their child will have a serious allergic reaction. We understand the life-altering effect food allergies can have on an entire family’s livelihood. Providing help to families is what motivates us. Food allergies are increasing. And while there is...
These are just a few things we were able to do this year for the asthma and allergy community because of you. But there is more for us to do to significantly reduce the burden of these diseases on people with asthma and allergies. And we can with your help.
Allergy Alert Issued Due to Undeclared Milk or Coconut in 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Sandwich Cremes For Immediate Release December 20, 2019 Contacts Consumers Whole Foods Market 1-844-936-8255 Media Betsy Harden Betsy.Harden@wholefoods.com Announcement Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes and 365 Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes because the products may contain undeclared milk or tree...
On Dec. 16, 2019, Congress released a spending package to keep the government funded for 2020. This plan includes two big wins for food allergy research.
Congratulations to New York and the family of Giovanni Cipriano on the passing of Gio's Law. Gio's Law, S3247B, authorizes certain New York emergency service providers to be trained to treat anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, and carry epinephrine in their vehicles.