Food Allergies Alerts

Food Allergy Recall Alerts

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:42 -0800

U.S. Allergy Recalls

Jelly Belly Candy Company: 49 Flavors Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (undeclared peanut)
Curly's Food: Healthy Ones, Medium Cooked Roast Beef (undeclared soy)
Bay Valley Foods: Meijer Cream of Mushroom Reduced Sodium Condensed Soup (undeclared egg)
Pelican Bay: Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix (undeclared tree nuts)
Charleston Cookie Co: Almond Cookies (undeclared milk)
Alexia Foods: Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds Frozen Potatoes (undeclared pine nuts)
Morningstar Foods: Great Value and Kroger Half & Half (undeclared soy)
Mrs. Rios Corn Products: Flour Tortillas [including La Bonita, La Grande, Sanitary, and Bernard's Quality] (undeclared milk)
Pinnacle Foods Group: ARMOUR Chili with Beans (undeclared wheat)
Pop's Bakery: Homestyle Flour Tortillas (undeclared milk)
Mars Snackfood US: Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream (undeclared peanutsk)

Canadian Allergy Recalls

Nutkao: Nut Spreads (undeclared peanut)

Visit Kids With Food Allergies Recall Alerts for more information.

Have You Found the H1N1 Flu Vaccine Yet?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:42 -0800

Is the H1N1 flu vaccine available in your area yet?
Parents who are eager to vaccinate against the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu are finding out that it may not be available in their area.

Also, if you missed it the first time, read KFA's eNews edition about H1N1 Swine Flu, Asthma, and Egg Allergy.

Visit Kids With Food Allergies for more information about joining our community.

Live Chat for Families Newly Diagnosed with Food Allergies

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:42 -0800

Food Allergies...Now What?! Tips and Resources for Parenting a Child with a Newly Diagnosed Food Allergy

Monday, November 9, 2009 8 pm EST
KFA Virtual Coffee Shop Live Chat
Hosted by Kristin Johnston, KFA Director

A diagnosis of food allergy can be very overwhelming for families, but KFA can help! Join KFA community leaders and veteran food allergy parents as we discuss the 'essentials' for parenting a child with a food allergy during this Monday's live chat.

Whether you are new to food allergies and have questions, or you have been managing food allergy for years now and want to share sage advice, KFA Family Members are invited to join us as we share new KFA Family resources and support.

Visit Kids With Food Allergies for more information about becoming a Family Member of Kids With Food Allergies, a nonprofit organization.

Free Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:55:42 -0800

NEW! From Confusion to Confidence: KFA's Starter Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy

This free 47-page e-book is filled with essential information for parenting a food allergic child.

Understanding Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Diagnosis and Treatment
Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerances
Coping with a New Diagnosis
Checklist for Managing Food Allergies
Grocery Shopping and Label Reading
Dietary Concerns for Restricted Diets
Nutrition Information and Allergen Avoidance Lists for Milk Allergy, Egg Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy, and Wheat Allergy
Where to Find Safe Foods
How KFA Can Help You

Peanut Allergy - Trufree Choc Dippers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:40:00 -0700

Trufree Choc Dippers recalled due to presence of peanut traces

H1N1 Swine Flu, Egg Allergy and Asthma

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:20:42 -0700

H1N1 Swine Flu, Egg Allergy and Asthma

This issue of Kids With Food Allergies eNews contains important information about the H1N1 (swine) flu, seasonal flu and vaccinations for those with egg allergy or asthma.

AAAAI Offers Flu Advice for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers
" According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67% of children who died with the new H1N1 flu virus had at least one high-risk medical condition. Any individual with an underlying respiratory condition such as asthma is more likely to experience serious health problems if he or she contracts the flu, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)."
Egg Allergy Flu Vaccine Case Study (PDF)
This case study shows what the AAAAI recommends doing for flu vaccinations in egg-allergic and at-risk (asthmatic) individuals. It describes the multi-step process of testing the safety of the vaccine on those with egg allergy.
AAAAI Treatment Guidelines to Administering the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Patients with Suspected Egg Allergy (PDF)
"Previous experience with seasonal influenza vaccines (which also contain egg antigen) suggests that many people with diagnosed or suspected egg allergy can receive influenza vaccination safely, if precautions are followed. This paper offers guidance on the evaluation of the patient with suspected egg allergy who needs H1N1 vaccination, and outlines precautionary measures that can enhance the safe administration of vaccine."
Extra Care Needed to Shield Those Who Can't Get H1N1 Flu Vaccine
"'If there seems to be a very strong reaction, you have to take it on a case by case basis, but most egg-allergic individuals can get flu vaccine with appropriate management,' said Dr. Wesley Burks, chief of pediatric allergy and immunology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C."

Discuss H1N1 Flu News on POFAK forums

Peanut Allergy - Rotstern Crispy Rounds

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:58:00 -0700

Tiger Retail Ltd has withdrawn some Rotstern Crispy Rounds confectionery, because the product has been found to contain peanut protein, which is not mentioned on the product label.

Peanut and Shellfish and Fish and Milk Allergy - Waitrose Oriental Supper For Two with Spring Rolls

Tue, 19 May 2009 14:17:00 -0700

Waitrose has recalled its Oriental Supper For Two with Spring Rolls, because it may contain fish, shellfish, milk and peanut, which are not mentioned on the product labelling.

Nut and Sesame and Milk and Gluten Allergy - Jolly Good Food Organic Products

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:07:00 -0700

Jolly Good Food Organic Products may contain tree nuts, peanuts, milk and gluten

Gluten Allergy - Sainsbury Strawberry Pencils

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:18:00 -0700

Sainsbury recalling Strawberry Laces because they contain gluten and are marked suitable for coeliacs

Egg Allergy - Nestle FUNtastic Chocolate Cake

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:26:00 -0700

Nestle FUNtastic Chocolate Cake, recalled because of undisclosed egg

Milk Allergy - Storck Nimm 2 Candy

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:39:00 -0700

Tesco withdraws Storck Nimm 2 Candy because of undeclared milk

Milk Allergy - Marybake yogurt coated fruit

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:16:00 -0700

Marybake yogurt coated fruit recalled because of undisclosed milk

Egg and Milk Allergy - Bisto Gravy Granules

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:56:00 -0700

Bisto gravy granules recalled because they contain egg and milk

Gluten and Celery and Mustard Allergy - Morrisons Chunky Canned Veg Curry

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:21:00 -0700

Morrisons Chunky Canned Veg Curry contains gluten, celery and mustard

Peanut Allergy - CQ Hotpot Sauces

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:18:00 -0700

CQ Hotpot sauces withdrawn because they contain peanut

Gluten Allergy - Morrisons Chunky Vegetable Soup

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:44:00 -0700

Some packs of chunky vegetable soup recalled because they contain gluten

Soya Allergy - Castle Chocolate

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:55:00 -0700

Some batches of Castle Chocolate contain soya

Egg and Milk and Soya and Gluten Allergy - Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:18:00 -0800

Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream recalled because of egg, milk, soya and gluten

Egg and Gluten and Wheat Allergy - Sainsbury's Breaded Ham

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:17:00 -0800

Sainsbury's breaded ham recalled because of egg, gluten and wheat

Sulphite Allergy - Stobarts Ready to Eat Sausage Rolls

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:17:00 -0800

Stobarts ready to eat sausage rolls recalled because of sulphites

Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd recalls its Chicken and Creamy Basil Pasta due to incorrect allergen labelling information

Allergen: Shellfish (prawns)

Wm Morrison Supermarkets withdraws Morrisons Very Berry Oaties due to milk and soya not being declared on the label

Allergens: Milk and soya

ASDA recalls its 2 pack cream slice due to incorrect allergen labelling information

Allergen: Egg

Empire Food Brokers Ltd withdraws Hershey?s Chocolate Reeses Cookies due to a labelling error

Allergen: Peanut

Empire Food Brokers Ltd withdraws a further Hershey?s Chocolate Reeses Cookies product due to a labelling error

Allergen: Peanut

Nutrition Point recalls certain batches of Trufree Choc Dippers due to possible peanut contamination

Allergen: Peanuts

Asda Stores Ltd withdraws a certain batch of Asda Extra Special Chocolate Coated Nut Selection

Allergen: Barley gluten

Waitrose Ltd withdraws its Waitrose Deliciously Different Thai Red Chicken Curry with Wild Rice, Pak Choi and Red Peppers

Allergen: Shellfish

Tesco recalls own brand Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins due to incorrect allergen labelling information

Allergen: Peanuts

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc recalls its Morrisons Green Thai Style Stir Fry Sauce

Allergen: Fish