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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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Statement regarding the inquest of Celia Marsh 23rd September 2022

Senior Coroner for Avon, Maria Voisin has ended the inquest into the death of 42-year-old Celia Marsh who tragically died as a result of anaphylaxis on 27th December 2017. Celia had a serious milk allergy and had eaten a Pret

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Statement regarding the inquest of Shiv Jugdish Mistry 14th September 2022

Coroner Ian Wade QC has ended the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Shiv Mistry who tragically died on 8th July 2022 while on holiday in Spain. Shiv had a serious milk allergy.   The inquest, held at Beaconsfield Coroner’s

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Delays in supporting ‘UK Fatal Anaphylaxis Registry’, puts more lives at risk 12th September 2022

With the inquest into the death of Celia Marsh in December 2017 taking place this week the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has today called for additional funding for the Fatal Anaphylaxis Registry (UKFAR).  Celia died after

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Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022

Anaphylaxis UK would like to make the following message of condolence on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. “We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the

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Relevance of sensitisation to legumes in children with peanut allergy 8th September 2022

The high prevalence of legume sensitisation and the frequent serious reactions reported in children with peanut allergy highlight that tolerated legume consumption should be explored for each legume in the case of peanut allergy.  

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Preparing for and managing the transition to secondary school with allergies – 5 Oct, 7.30pm 31st August 2022

We are hosting a free webinar for parents this October to help you prepare for your child transitioning to secondary school. We will be joined by Tracey Dunn, Anaphylaxis UK Education Ambassador and Headteacher, and parent volunteer Tina Naseem. Topics

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New course: Best practice in allergen cleaning validation 26th August 2022

This half day course, led by one of RSSL’s expert consultants will lay out the best practices that should be adopted when carrying out allergen cleaning validation. The course is ideal for anyone involved in designing or carrying out allergen

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Sadie Bristow Foundation meeting in Kent 24 September 25th August 2022

The Sadie Bristow Foundation are organising an information led event to help people cope with allergies more confidently. Experts from across the UK will be giving talks and workshops in Chatham, Kent on 24th September 2022. Doctors, Allergy Nurses, Food

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Improving the Safety of Oral Immunotherapy for Cow’s Milk Allergy (SOCMA) 17th August 2022

Allergy to cow’s milk is the most common food allergy affecting children. There is currently no accepted routine clinical therapy to cure milk allergy.

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