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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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Does your child have peanut allergy? 8th January 2021

Acaster Lloyd Consulting are looking for participants to take part in a research study about caregivers’ and children’s Experiences of taking an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy) treatment or 2. Their thoughts about how an oral peanut protein powder (immunotherapy)

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European Commission approves first treatment for peanut allergy 7th January 2021

Aimmune Therapeutics’ PALFORZIA® has been approved by the European Commission as a treatment for peanut allergy. The European Commission (EC) has approved PALFORZIA®  for the treatment of peanut allergy, making it the first treatment for the condition. Produced by Aimmune

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Allergy Therapeutics and Imperial College London start Peanut Allergy Study 6th January 2021

Allergy Therapeutics PLC – Sussex-based biotechnology firm focused on allergy vaccines – Initiates peanut allergy biomarker study with Imperial College London to confirm potential of novel peanut vaccine candidate. The study aims to evaluate the novel virus like particle based

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Entrepreneur and allergy advocate Julianne Ponan is named Anaphylaxis Campaign’s newest ambassador 16th December 2020

The Anaphylaxis Campaign, the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk from severe allergic reactions, has welcomed a new Ambassador to help raise awareness and create a safer environment for those with allergies. Julianne Ponan,

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MHRA statement on guidance to vaccination centres on managing allergic reactions following COVID-19 vaccination 10th December 2020

Dr June Raine, Chief Executive of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), said: “We have this evening (Wednesday 9 December 2020) issued updated guidance to COVID-19 vaccination centres about the management of anaphylaxis, following two reports of anaphylaxis

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Statement regarding the inquest of Muhammed Musa Akbar 24th November 2020

Derby Coroner’s Court has ended the inquest into the death of Muhammed Musa Akbar, (known as Musa) a 12-year-old boy who died on 15 January 2019 after suffering a suspected severe allergic reaction whilst at a football birthday party at

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LOVE ISLAND’s Jack Fowler joins ‘Break the Stigma’ campaign to empower young people with life-threatening allergies 23rd November 2020

The May Contain Break the Stigma campaign empowers young people to speak up about their allergies and feel confident addressing them throughout their lives. The campaign features inspiring allergy advocates from TV, theatre, sport, and news. LINK TO THE HERO

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Wellingborough and Chester restaurants fined after customers suffer severe allergic reactions 18th November 2020

In two unrelated incidents, two restaurant owners have received substantial court fines this month, following successful prosecutions after their customers suffered severe allergic reactions as a result of being served their allergens in error. In Wellingborough, a woman had called

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DBV Technologies announces filing and validation of marketing authorization application for Viaskin™ Peanut by European Medicines Agency 17th November 2020

DBV Technologies, a biopharmaceutical company and Corporate Member of the Campaign, announced on November 5 that its product Viaskin™ Peanut (DBV712) has been validated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The validation confirms that the submission is sufficiently complete to

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