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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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Navigating Allergens on Airlines: Safety, Precautions, and Passenger Rights  30th July 2024

Air travel can often be stressful for individuals with food allergies. At Anaphylaxis UK, we recognise these challenges and aim to help passengers with food allergies and their families prepare for safe and enjoyable journeys. This guide explains your rights

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Get involved in research with the Study Team at Southampton University 29th July 2024

Have you got a food allergy and experience severe reactions? Would you like to join a study to help researchers understand how to better support self-care?

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Enhancing Allergen Management: Key Highlights from Anaphylaxis UK’s June 2024 Business Forum 18th July 2024

The Anaphylaxis UK Business Forum continues to be a crucial platform for businesses across sectors to collaborate on enhancing allergen management practices. June’s Business Forum featured updates from global leaders in food science, food safety, and allergy science, focusing on

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Get involved in research: are you a parent or carer of a child with asthma or allergies? 16th July 2024

Researchers from the University of Surrey are looking for parents/carers of children who have experienced anaphylaxis or a serious asthma attack to take part in a study. Please see the invitation below: Are you a parent or carer of a

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Call for participants: do you have a food allergy, intolerance or hypersensitivity and eat out? 16th July 2024

A new research study conducted in association with the University of Trento, Italy, is seeking individuals with food allergies, intolerances, or sensitivities to participate. This study aims to understand the challenges that these individuals face while dining out. The research

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Allergy Management for Childminders and Early Years Settings 11th July 2024

Book your place on our Allergy Management for Childminders and Early Years Settings Training Workshop, designed to help childminders and early years settings handle allergies with confidence.

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BSACI Publishes Guidance for Prescribing Palforzia® Peanut Oral Immunotherapy 5th July 2024

The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has published new guidelines for using Palforzia®, a treatment that helps children with peanut allergies build tolerance safely. This treatment aims to reduce the severity of allergic reactions in case of

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Education for a Brighter Future 27th June 2024

Tracey Dunn, our Education and Training Manager joined us back in February and what a busy 4 months it’s been. Now that Tracey has settled into her role and has had time to catch her breath we thought it’d be a great time to give a little update on what Tracey has been up to.

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Looking back to the Allergy & Free From Show 2024 26th June 2024

What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who popped by our stand at the Allergy & Free From Show 2024. It was lovely to meet and speak with you, and we hope you walked away from the show feeling more positive, knowledgeable, and confident about managing allergies.

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