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An update from Food Standards Agency regarding Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination 14th November 2024

Investigation into mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts draws to a close… As a result of this investigation, the FSA have lifted their precautionary advice to people with a peanut allergy to avoid eating foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder, mustard seeds or mustard flour both in the home and when eating out as these products are now safe to eat.
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A HUGE Thank You to Greencore for their support of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 12th November 2024

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 took place back in October and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the number of people who got involved this year. But we’d like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to food manufacturer Greencore for their fantastic support and fundraising efforts.
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New FDF Guidance on Preventing Allergen Recalls for the Food Industry 8th November 2024

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released new guidance to help food businesses prevent and manage allergen-related issues. This resource provides a clear approach for ensuring the safety of consumers with food allergies, offering valuable steps for companies, especially
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Understanding cow’s milk allergy in infants – Dr Helen Evans-Howells speaks on the Talking General Practice podcast 22nd January 2024

Chair of the Anaphylaxis UK’s Clinical and Scientific Panel, Dr Helen Evans-Howells, covers a bonus episode of Talking General Practice, a podcast from GP online. She talks to editor Emma Bower about how GPs and other health professionals can manage infants with signs of cow’s milk allergy and offers her advice on how to support parents.

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Statement regarding the inquest of James Atkinson 17th January 2024

Anaphylaxis UK offer their condolences to the family and friends of James Atkinson who sadly passed away following anaphylaxis due to a peanut allergy in July 2020

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FSA board agrees to strengthen allergy information for customers when eating out 10th January 2024

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) would like to see written allergen information be mandated for foods provided when eating out. The FSA Board met in December 2023 and will write to Ministers to discuss the Board’s view.

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More research to support early introduction of allergic food before 12 months 21st December 2023

A new review of the existing evidence, published in the British Medical Journal (the BMJ), has found that introducing allergen-containing food to infants’ diets from the age of 4 to 12 months was associated with a lower risk of multiple food allergies and eczema.

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Do you have a child with a food allergy? Research participants needed 18th December 2023

Researchers from the Aston University aim to explore potential predictors of anxiety and quality of life in parents of children with food allergies, with intentions of gaining a greater understanding surrounding the complexities of caring for children with these medical needs.

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Do you care for a child with multiple allergies? An invitation to take part in research 18th December 2023

Researchers from the University of Aston are looking for parents and carers of children with a food allergy and either asthma, eczema or allergic rhinitis to talk about their experiences in a new study, aiming to improve understanding and support for caregivers.

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Statement regarding the inquest of Georgina Mansergh 13th December 2023

Coroner Richard Middleton has ended the inquest into the death of Georgina Mansergh who tragically died on 11th February 2023 aged 24.

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Alpha-gal allergy: how tick bites changed my life 11th December 2023

Chris was a fit and healthy 28-year-old, but a rare allergy to a carbohydrate in meat has completely changed his life. Here he talks through life with alpha-gal allergy.

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Winter care for your adrenaline auto-injectors 11th December 2023

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to be proactive to protect your adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) from freezing. AAIs should go everywhere with you at all times. Find out why they need to stay above freezing and get top tips for keeping them at a safe temperature.

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