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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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#FOODSENSITIVE impact study wave 2 18th November 2021

  Please take part in the 2nd survey on the impact of food hypersensitivity, led by Dr Rebecca Knibb at Aston University in collaboration with Universities of Surrey, Manchester and Newcastle, Allergy Action, Guys and St Thomas and Birmingham University

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Cheshire restaurant prosecuted after customer suffered a severe allergic reaction 16th November 2021

A restaurant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, has been prosecuted by Cheshire West and Chester Council after a customer with a nut allergy suffered a severe allergic reaction to eating macarons. Haute Dolci Cheshire Oaks owners HD Coliseum Ltd pleaded guilty

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Life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors could become available in public places 12th November 2021

The chance for adults and children suffering from life-threatening allergic reactions to get life-saving shots of adrenaline in public places, such as restaurants and entertainment venues, has come a step closer as a result of a report published today by

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Parent responses needed for milk and/or egg allergy international study 2nd November 2021

Children’s Colorado Hospital/ University of Colorado and collaborators across Canada, Europe, UK and Australia are working on an international study looking at baked milk and/or egg consumption by children after the successful completion of an oral food challenge. This important

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BSACI launches National Allergy Education Strategy 2nd November 2021

The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology has launched the National Allergy Education Strategy to help improve the quality of allergy education amongst healthcare professionals. The document has been developed by a working group of allergy educators and clinical

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Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis report 1st November 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy in conjunction with the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) has launched a report “Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis” which calls for an influential lead for allergy to be appointed who

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All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy launch new report on the “National Allergy Crisis” 28th October 2021

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy in conjunction with the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) are today launching a report “Meeting the Challenges of the National Allergy Crisis” which calls for an influential lead for allergy to be appointed

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Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes Simon Williams as new Chief Executive 18th October 2021

Anaphylaxis Campaign is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Williams as CEO, as of 22 November 2021.   Simon succeeds Lynne Regent, who retired in August 2021 after 13 years as Chief Executive. Simon was Head of External Affairs

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Statement regarding the inquest of Cason Hallwood 15th October 2021

The senior coroner for Cheshire, Alan Moore, has ended the inquest into the death of 12-year-old Cason Hallwood, who tragically died on Christmas Day 2020. Cason was allergic to nuts and had asthma. He died in hospital following an allergic

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