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Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster recalled; Peanut Allergy – Severe Reactions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2012 Contact: Susan Stribling Odwalla Inc. 404.676.4120 ODWALLA, INC. ISSUES NATIONWIDE ALLERGY ALERT ON CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MONSTER [Read More]
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Retail Level Recall of Four Lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone [Read More]
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Joins “HAE: Learn About It, Talk About It,” Consortium of Specialist Organizations Committed to Advancing Care of Patients With Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today announced it has joined a growing collaboration of professional organizations in the program, “HAE: Learn About [Read More]
1 in 13 U.S. Children Suffer from Food Allergies, Study Finds
According to a national survey of more than 38,000 families, 8 percent of children in the United States suffer from a food allergy – a considerably higher number than [Read More]
Children’s Hospital Study Shows Pediatric Patient Crowding Can be Reduced by Smoothing Occupancy Levels
Children’s hospitals can reduce higher patient occupancy rates most often experienced during weekdays by scheduling more patients to be admitted on days with lighter [Read More]
Ragweed and Mold Lead Overall Upswing in Allergy Prevalence; Climate Change Suspected
Early results from the largest cross-sectional national allergy study ever conducted, to be released later this week, suggest that allergies have increased in America, but [Read More]
Environmental Groups Join USW in Alleging OMNOVA Failed to Adequately Report Toxic Chemicals at South Carolina Plant
United Steelworkers (USW) said today that it has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. by providing notice of intent to file in United [Read More]
Ford and Healthcare Experts Research SYNC Health and Wellness Connectivity Services Helping Manage Chronic Illness on the go
As Americans take a more active role in managing their health and well-being, Ford researchers are taking a leading role in developing a series of health and wellness in-car [Read More]
AllergyChat News
AllergyChat supports all people with allergies
There are other forums for specific allergies and we support them. But, we noticed people with great ideas or info dealing with one type of allergy were not communicating with people with different allergies. We want to get the whole community [Read More]
Allergies in the News
- Coming Monday: Allergy season comes early to OklahomaIf there is anything unusual about this spring, allergy physician Dr. Tim Nickel said, it's this: It's been consistently bad. […]
- Allergy test results are welcomedBabies given a "friendly" bacteria supplement are less likely to develop allergies when they grow up, according to a study by Swansea University. […]
- Allergy season in full bloom around Sonoma CountyWith an especially potent pollen season, an estimated 100,000 people in Sonoma County (nearly 1/4 of the county's population!) are feeling the effects. […]
- AllergyEats Brings the Food Allergy Community Together Through Online Discussions & Information SharingAllergyEats , the biggest and most comprehensive source for finding allergy-friendly restaurants, is galvanizing the food allergy and intolerance community thr […]
- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network and Families of Kids Lost to Food Allergies Mobilize on Capitol HillLess than six months after the death of her daughter Amarria, who suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction at school, Laura Pendleton walked the halls of Congress today, joining the […]
- Foodie.fm Allergy Page Makes Living With Food Allergies EasierHELSINKI, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Personalised social shopping platform for groceries helps you to eat well and shop smart regardless of your allergies or food intolerancesDigital Foodie, the company ... […]
Allergy Stories
Allergy Awareness kills
If you asked most people if they were aware of allergies, they would undoubtedly tell you, yes. "Tom, are you aware?", "Yep", he nods...."Sally, how about you?", "Sure!", she exclaims with a smile. Ok then, problem solved, we're all good. Everyone is aware. Not so fast. Being aware doesn't mean you understand the impacts and the consequences of someone dealing with life threatening allergies. We all want to do good.(Most of us) We all want to think we are understanding of others needs. Especially if there are life changing consequences. But, do we really, when it comes to allergies? I had an incident about 8 years ago as I was on a commercial flight. I was sitting in my seat getting comfortable and eating some peanuts I had brought [Read More]
Do you know fear like a mother knows fear?
I was on the phone with her and she was a thousand miles away, but I could still see the tears. Why was a new, young mother feeling so much pain, so much fear? I understood why, but I couldn't imagine what she was feeling. She thankfully, recently, had a beautiful happy baby. Ten fingers...Ten toes. One that could laugh and cry and do all the little things newborns do. She had a lot to be thankful for. That was the good news. What I listened to was the sad news..... Her little infant had a life threatening food allergy. Some of you reading this will understand immediately the implications of what I'm writing. For the others, I'll try and help you. When someone has a life threatening, or anaphylactic reaction, they need to administer [Read More]
Allergy Medication News
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Retail Level Recall of Four Lots of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals today issued a voluntary nationwide retail level recall of Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine Tablets USP, 50mg/325mg/40mg, and Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 7.5mg/500mg. This recall was [Read More]
ImmunoCAP(R) Used in Largest Cross-sectional Allergy Study Ever
Phadia, the worldwide leader of in vitro allergy diagnostics, is pleased to contribute to the largest cross-sectional allergy study ever conducted through the use of its ImmunoCAP(R) Specific IgE blood test, the market leading in vitro allergy [Read More]
Perrigo’s Partner Synthon Receives FDA Tentative Approval for Levocetirizine Solution – Generic Equivalent to Xyzal® Oral Solution
Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) and its partner Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has received tentative approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application for Levocetirizine [Read More]
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Food Allergy Forum
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Allergy Products
Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster recalled; Peanut Allergy – Severe Reactions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2012 Contact: Susan Stribling Odwalla Inc. 404.676.4120 ODWALLA, INC. ISSUES NATIONWIDE ALLERGY ALERT ON CHOCOLATE PROTEIN MONSTER BEVERAGE Dinuba, CA —Odwalla, Inc. is recalling Odwalla Chocolate Protein Monster beverage in 12-oz and 32-oz bottles, with “enjoy by” dates prior to and including 23 MAY 2012, because of reports from [Read More]
Hunter Fan Company Launches Revolutionary Air Filtration System
Hunter Fan Company, the world’s original ceiling fan manufacturer, announced today the launch of the Total Air Sanitizer, the world’s only portable air purifier that effectively captures and kills living biological pollutants and viruses. Addressing a growing worldwide concern over air safety and cleanliness, Hunter developed the Total [Read More]
Visitors to Boston Can Now Sleep Better Thanks to Science and Silk
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the growing population of people with asthma and allergies now has a luxury hotel option that features Certified asthma & allergy friendly® bedding in every room when visiting the Boston area. The Lenox Hotel in the historic Back Bay now features all natural SmartSilk™ silk-filled bedding that has [Read More]
LifeStyles Launches the First Large Polyisoprene Condom
The makers of LifeStyles® Condoms (“LifeStyles”) announce today the release of their latest innovation in contraception, SKYN® Large. Following the overwhelming success of SKYN, the first polyisoprene condom on the market, and due to high consumer demand for a larger SKYN product, LifeStyles is expanding size options and product [Read More]
FDA News
- Santos Agency, Inc. voluntarily recalls Santos Brands Products for undeclared peanuts and wheat in California
- Bakery El Monte Sinai Corp Announces Allergy Alert on Undeclared Eggs in Rainbow Cake
- Whole Foods Market recalls carrot cake cupcakes for undeclared walnuts in Northern California
- Jonlly Fruits Inc. Alerta De Alergia Por No Decrarar Alergenos En El Producto
- Jonlly Fruits Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Several Products
- FIGI’S INC. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Almonds In Lemon Bar Bliss
- Café-Tasse Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Café-Tasse 45 gr. Noir (Dark) Chocolate Bar.
- Fatima Brothers Issues An Allert On Undeclared Sulfites In Shad Javantri (Whole Mace)
- KRISPAK INC. ISSUES RECALL DUE TO MIS-PACK, RESULTING in POTENTIAL ALLERGY ALERT on UNDECLARED MILK, WHEAT, and EGG in GFS BRAND HOSTESS CANDY MIX
- Allergy Alert on Milk Products in Mrs. Weaver's Pimento Spread
USA NIAID – News
- NIAID News Release: Bulletin: HIV Treatment Study in Patients with Cryptococcal Meningitis Ends Enrollment Early
- NIAID News Release: Declaración del NIH en el Día de Concientización sobre la Vacuna contra el VIH
- NIAID News Release: Statement: HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
- NIAID News Release: Statement: World Asthma Day 2012
- NIAID News Release: Statement: World Malaria Day 2012
- NIAID News Release: Bulletin: NIAID Announces New Director for the Division of Extramural Activities
- NIAID News Release: NIH Scientists Link Quickly Spreading Gene to Asian MRSA Epidemic
- NIAID News Release: Test Links Strains of Common Parasite to Severe Illness in U.S. Newborns
- NIAID News Release: Possible Clues Found to Why HIV Vaccine Showed Modest Protection
- NIAID News Release: NIH Grantees Find Dengue Affects Genes, Function of Mosquito Salivary Glands
USA CDC News
- Survey reveals growing national impact of asthma
- Task Force recommends team-based care for improving blood pressure control
- New report provides a decade of analysis of various foodborne illnesses
- High-risk behaviors for skin cancer common among young adults
- CDC Recognizes Obesity Prevention and Control Initiatives with Pioneering Innovation Awards
UK Food Standards Agency
- Musgrave NI withdraws SuperValu and Centra Italian Bolognese Ravioli due to inconsistent allergen labelling
- Creme d'Or Ltd withdraws Cafe Tasse Chocolat Fin Artisanal Noir due to undeclared allergen labelling
- TWI Foods Inc. recalls its own Crispy by TWI Foods Cookies and Rusks due to undeclared allergen labellling
- Manning Impex withdraws one batch of Buenas Macapuno String Coconut Sport in Syrup due to undeclared presence of sulphur dioxide
- Musgrave Retail Partnerships GB withdraws its own Supervalu Italian Bolognese Ravioli due to inconsistent allergen labelling
- Sainbury's Supermarkets Ltd recalls one date code of its own-brand Indian 4 Vegetable Samosas due to undeclared milk
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc recalls one batch of Carvery Honey and Mustard Ham due to incorrect allergen information
Canadian Food Inspection
- Health Hazard (Listeria) - retail and foodservice salads
- Health Hazard (Listeria) - Compliments brand salads and prepared foods
- Health Hazard (Listeria) - Gills Onions brand Fresh Diced Red Onions
- ALLERGY ALERT (Crustacean/Shellfish) - Cook Do Shrimp Stir Fry Sauce
- ALLERGY ALERT (gluten) - protein powder- french vanilla
- Expanded Allergy Alert (milk) - Red Square brand Energy Cookies
- Updated Health Hazard (E.coli) - ground beef products
- ALLERGY ALERT (milk, seafood) - The Mediterranean Sea Beef Curry Sauce
- ALLERGY ALERT (peanuts) - Imperial brand Wafer rolls
- Health Hazard (pieces of metal wire) - Fromagerie Bergeron brand cheese products
World Health Org News
- New data highlight increases in hypertension, diabetes incidence
- WHO highlights importance of good hand hygiene for patient safety
- 15 Million babies born too soon
- World Malaria Day 2012
- Global partners launch new plan to control and eliminate measles and rubella
- World Immunization Week rolls out in more than 180 countries