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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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Anaphylaxis Campaign at the BSACI Conference 2021 14th October 2021

The Anaphylaxis Campaign was delighted to attend the annual conference of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Harrogate from the 6th to 9th October 2021 This was the first face-to-face conference for the BSACI in two years

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Imperial College London – Short Courses in Allergy 14th October 2021

At Imperial College London, our courses are run by world-leading experts and incorporate up-to-the-minute information on new research and clinical practice to ensure that what you learn is always relevant to what you do. These innovative online courses will give

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2021 vaccine recommendations for children with food allergy or asthma 14th October 2021

The paediatric allergy group of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology have produced updated guidance for clinicians about vaccinations against COVID-19, Influenza and MMR for children with food allergy or asthma. You can read the new guidance here 

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New BSACI 2021 guideline for the management of egg allergy 14th October 2021

Egg allergy most commonly presents in infancy and around 1 in 50 children has an egg allergy. An updated guideline for the management of egg allergy has been announced by the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). The

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Research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy 12th October 2021

Kantar Health, an independent research agency, is collaborating with sponsoring company DBV Technologies, and with the assistance of Anaphylaxis Campaign, to conduct research on the economic burden caused by peanut allergy. In this context, Kantar Health  invite you to participate

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Survey on the economic impact of peanut allergy 12th October 2021

The prevalence of peanut allergy is increasing in Western countries and is reported to be up to 3% among children.

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Latest NHS figures show a decline in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis 5th October 2021

The 2020/2021 NHS hospital admissions figures for allergy and anaphylaxis have been published. Following 7 years of a steady increase in admissions, this year’s figures show a substantial decline in both allergy and anaphylaxis hospital admissions for adults and children.

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Government process for applying for medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination is now live 1st October 2021

The Department of Health and Social care have announced that the process for applying for official proof that you’re unable to be vaccinated is now live. One of the possible reasons for medical exemption listed is if you are ‘a

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‘Natasha’s Law’ Comes into Force Today! 1st October 2021

Today is the long-awaited day that ‘Natasha’s Law’ for allergen labelling comes into force. If you are wondering what it means for you or your family, please take a look at this video. Our helpline is open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri to

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