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FSA approves fully refined corn (maize) oil as temporary substitute for sunflower oil 1st June 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on which oils may be used as a substitute for sunflower oil, in light of the continuing supply issues caused by the conflict in Ukraine. The FSA previously advised that fully

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Study highlights importance of new peanut allergy treatments 31st May 2022

New research investigating the emotional impact of living with a peanut allergy has empathised the importance of exploring potential treatments. The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation

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The Jubilee and allergies: top tips for celebrating safely 30th May 2022

The Platinum Jubilee Celebrations are almost upon us! With an estimated 16,000 street parties planned across the country, if you have allergies, it’s important to think ahead. See below for our top tips on staying safe and making sure nothing

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FSA releases statement on peanut contamination in soya lecithin 23rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency has released the below statement following its investigation into peanut contamination in soya lecithin: “In response to a small number of concerns raised by people with peanut allergy relating to contaminated soya lecithin, the Food Standards

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New clinical trial from the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation 18th May 2022

Congratulations to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which is running a new clinical trial in oral immunotherapy, focusing on children with milk and peanut allergies. The research will investigate whether these allergies can be effectively treated with everyday foods instead

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Statement regarding the death of Ingrid Dale 17th May 2022

We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ingrid Dale, aged 67, who sadly died on 9th May 2022. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at this difficult time. Ingrid is reported to have

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Exploring health-related quality of life burden in peanut allergy and the potential benefit of oral immunotherapy: estimation of health state utility values for patients and caregivers   7th May 2022

The study entitled Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life Burden in Peanut Allergy and the Potential Benefit of Oral Immunotherapy: Estimation of Health State Utility Values for Children and Adolescents and Their Caregivers highlighted the detrimental impact living with a peanut allergy can have on both the person with the allergy and their parent or caregiver.

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Update from the food standards agency on the use of fully refined oils as ingredient substitutions 3rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an update on the ongoing shortage of sunflower oil caused by the conflict in Ukraine. They previously advised that fully refined rapeseed oil may be used by manufacturers to replace sunflower oil without

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Charity launches new course to safeguard hospital patients with allergies 25th April 2022

An anaphylaxis charity which offers training and support on food allergy safety has today (25 April) launched a brand-new online e-learning course for hospital ward staff. The Anaphylaxis Campaign, which already provides several free and paid for allergy courses for

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