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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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Call for participants: healthcare agency looking for adults who have recently used AAIs 29th August 2024

Aderico Medical are looking for adults with reduced hand dexterity who have had to use an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) in the last 3 months, to participate in their clients research study. Please see the details and invitation below: Are you

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UK National Allergy Strategy – Share Your Voice survey 28th August 2024

We are very pleased to be working with the BSACI, and with other allergy charities to support the development of a UK National Allergy Strategy. The aim is to provide a 10-year vision for 2025-2035 that will outline the key

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Back to School : Preparing for the New Term 28th August 2024

September is almost upon us and for many of you that means the start of a new adventure – whether it’s starting school, transitioning to secondary school or moving on to university. Whilst this is a super exciting time, it can also bring new challenges for those living with serious allergies. But the team at Anaphylaxis UK have got your back with some handy tips to navigate this new adventure.

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Our new podcast : Let’s Talk About Allergies 27th August 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new audio podcast channel ‘Let’s Talk About Allergies’ where we explore all aspects of allergies with leading experts in the field. Each episode is designed to raise awareness about anaphylaxis, address common patient concerns and explore the realities of living with allergies.

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Diagnosing and Managing Food Allergy-Induced Constipation in Young Children 22nd August 2024

Constipation is a common issue in young children, affecting up to 32.2% worldwide, making it challenging to recognise when it may be a symptom of a non-IgE-mediated food allergy. Recent research highlights that constipation can be a primary symptom in

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Statement regarding the inquest of Hannah Jacobs 21st August 2024

Anaphylaxis UK offer their condolences to the family and friends of Hannah Jacobs who sadly passed away following anaphylaxis due to a severe dairy allergy in February 2023 after taking a sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate.

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Global Survey Reveals High Levels of Stress Among People with Food Allergies  15th August 2024

A recent global survey from the Global Access to Psychological Services for Food Allergy (GAPS) study has shown that people with food allergies and their caregivers experience a lot of stress and anxiety related to their allergies. The study included

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Introducing a new resource for our Bee & Wasp Venom Awareness Campaign: Bee & Wasp Sting Essentials  13th August 2024

Our 2024 Bee and Wasp Venom Awareness campaign, funded by an educational grant from ALK, continues throughout the summer, and we have developed a brand new resource to help individuals understand when they need to seek medical attention after a bee or wasp sting. 

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Anaphylaxis UK is delighted to announce a new partnership with Safeguarding Network 31st July 2024

We are delighted to announce our partnership with Safeguarding Network, who recognise the importance of good allergy management in schools to safeguard students.

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