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Many of our members in Houston, and the surrounding areas of Texas and into Louisiana, continue to be affected by Hurricane Harvey and the ensuing flooding. If you are in the affected area and want to help, we have listed the name of an agency who is accepting allergy-friendly food donations, with delivery instructions so the food can make it safely to those who need it.

Many of our members in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas may be affected by Hurricane Irma. Now is the time to prepare, especially if you or members of your family have asthma and/or food allergies.

Wakefern Food Corp. Voluntarily Recalls ShopRite Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips For Immediate Release Contact Consumers 1-800-ShopRite (1-800-746-7748) Media Maureen Gillespie maureen.gillespie@wakefern.com (732) 906-5295 Announcement Wakefern Food Corp. has initiated a voluntary recall of its ShopRite brand Semi-Sweet Real Chocolate Chips. The chips were sold in 24 oz. bags bearing a UPC bar code of 041190 02668 and Best if Used By dates of April 11, 2019 and April 12, 2019. The recall was...

[Press Release] Kaléo Donates Thousands of AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) and EVZIO® (naloxone HCl injection) Auto-injectors to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaléo, a privately-held pharmaceutical company, today announced a donation of 20,000 AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-injectors and 5,000 EVZIO® (naloxone HCl injection) Auto-injectors to medical aid organization Direct Relief in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in...

Outdoor holiday celebrations are fun but they can also be a source of stress for parents of children with food allergies. Here are some ways to keep your child safe at barbecues, cookouts and picnics.

Demakes Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Chicken Sausage Product Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall rRelease: 099-2017 Health Risk: High Date: Aug 30, 2017 Congressional and Public Affairs Julie Schwartz (202) 720-9113 Press@fsis.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2017 – Demakes Enterprises, Inc., a Lynn, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 32,228 pounds of fully cooked chicken sausage product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of...

Rajbhog Distributors GA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in JALEBI For Immediate Release August 30, 2017 Contact Consumers (678) 924-1440 Media Rupesh Bhatt (678) 924-1440 Fax - (678) 924-1441 Announcement Rajbhog Distributors GA. Inc. of Tucker GA-30084 is recalling 1467 packets of Jalebi because it may contain undeclared Almond pcs. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Almonds run the risk of serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these...

Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Big Win Butter Popcorn August 28, 2017 Contact Consumers mballard@cksnacks.com 616-784-6095 Announcement Dedinas-Franzak Enterprises is recalling Big Win, Butter Popcorn Artificially Flavored 5 OZ, UPC #0-11822-58492-0, This product is artificially flavored and milk is not specifically called out in the Allergen Statement. The product may contain milk and people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Milk may run...

Many of our members in Houston, and the surrounding areas, have been and continue to be affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our hearts go out to them, wishing them safety in the weeks ahead. Hurricane Harvey makes clear the critical requirement to have emergency response in disaster situations address the needs of those on allergen-restricted/special medical diets, as well as those managing asthma throughout this disaster.

Blossom Foods, LLC Recalls Frozen Meat Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Class I Recall Release: 098-2017 Health Risk: High Date: Aug 26, 2017 En Español Congressional and Public Affairs Julie Schwartz (202) 720-9113 Press@fsis.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2017 – Blossom Foods, LLC, an Oakland, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,092 pounds of beef, chicken and pork products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

Join the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Kids With Food Allergies for a back-to-school Facebook chat. Attorney, author and food allergy advocate Laurel Francoeur, Esq., will answer your questions on how to send your child with asthma and food allergies back to school with the right accommodations to keep them safe.

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation sponsored by Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) to allow school bus drivers and other contractors providing services to schools to administer epinephrine when a child suffers anaphylaxis shock.