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Updates: On Nov. 24, 2020, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and 12 other food allergy advocacy organizations responded to FDA's proposed “Voluntary Disclosure of Sesame as an Allergen: Guidance for Industry.” The letter urges FDA to swiftly make sesame allergen labeling mandatory, instead of voluntary. While a voluntary system encourages manufacturers to begin labeling sesame, it does not guarantee safety for those with a sesame allergy. AAFA and the coalition of food...

Whip up some magic in your kitchen with aquafaba and apple crisp – free of the top 9 food allergens! Traditional whipped topping is made with milk. But with the help of aquafaba, you can make a fluffy, delicate, milk-free, vegan whipped topping to use on pies, desserts and even hot chocolate! You can also use it to make egg-free meringue. What is aquafaba? It’s the liquid from a can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas). It can also be used in various recipes in place of egg whites or whole eggs.

Kanan Enterprises Conducts Voluntary Recall of ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Due to Undeclared Almonds For Immediate Release November 12, 2020 Contacts Consumers: Consumer Help Line 1-800-860-5464 Announcement Out of an abondance of caution Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 8 Pack Caddies 1.5 oz., Best By JUL 27 2021 due to the presence of almonds that are not listed as ingredients. People...

When you manage food allergies, and other conditions like asthma or eczema, health insurance can be very important. But health care can also be confusing. These resources will walk you through the process, answer common questions and help you learn more about health insurance.

Stuffed Foods LLC Recalls Frozen Snack Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen Class II Recall Release: 026-2020 Health Risk: Low Date: Nov 11, 2020 Congressional and Public Affairs Spencer Pretecrum (202) 720-9113 FSISpress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2020 – Stuffed Foods LLC, a Wilmington, Mass., establishment is recalling approximately 1,818 pounds of snack products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and...

Russ Davis Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Mixed Veggie Cup With Dip For Immediate Release October 29, 2020 Contacts Consumers Customer Service 877-433-2173 Announcement Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota is recalling individual serving cups of Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip because it may contain undeclared Egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The Mixed...

Many traditional American holiday recipes are full of milk, eggs, wheat, soy and nuts – some of the most common foods that cause allergic reactions . But what if we told you it’s possible to create an entire Thanksgiving or Christmas menu with family favorites that are both delicious and allergy friendly? Here are some of the top holiday recipes and tips from Kids With Food Allergies (KFA). Turkey and Meat Dishes Uncooked meats, including beef, pork and poultry, can be enhanced with a sodium...

Join Kenneth Mendez, President and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) , as he talks with experts from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) about the latest research on COVID-19, food allergies and asthma. (Kids With Food Allergies is a division of AAFA.) When: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, 1:30 – 2 p.m. ET (10:30 – 11 a.m. PT) Where: AAFA's Facebook page – watch the session live or later from your...

Allergy Alert Issued for Undeclared Egg in Prepared Macaroni & Cheese Sold at Whole Foods Market Stores in Five States For Immediate Release October 28, 2020 Contacts Consumers: Whole Foods Market 1-844-936-8255 Media: Rachel Malish Rachel.malish@wholefoods.com Announcement Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling select prepared Macaroni & Cheese products from stores across five states because they contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published findings about the milk content of dark chocolate bars and chips made in the United States that were labeled “dairy free” or had similar free-from-milk claims. The study found that four of the 52 products tested had enough milk to possibly cause an allergic reaction. According to the FDA : "Milk is the most common undeclared food allergen, responsible for more than a third of all food product recalls caused by undeclared allergens in...

Allergy Alert Issued By Incredible Fish, Inc. for Undeclared Milk, Fish and Eggs in Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce For Immediate Release October 27, 2020 Contacts Consumers Carlos Figueroa (305) 696-7183 carlos.figueroa@incrediblefish.com Announcement Incredible Fish, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small quantity of Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce because its labeling inadvertently did not identify the following allergens in the product: milk, fish, and eggs. People who have an...

Orca Bay Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens in Gluten Free Battered Halibut For Immediate Rlease October 23, 2020 Contacts Consumers: Orca Bay Foods, LLC 1-800-932-ORCA Announcements Orca Bay Foods of Seattle, WA is recalling 4,450 lb. (356 cases) of 10 oz. retail box Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut SKU 00503822, because it contains undeclared wheat and milk allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and milk run...