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RFK Jr Intends to Reshape Task Force, Raising Questions for Food Allergy Community
Major changes to healthcare are underway as the HHS Secretary signals his intent to replace members of the US Preventive Services Task Force, which could have ramifications for food allergy screening and treatment.
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34 Million Lives at Risk: Why We're Calling on the FDA for Change
Allergen labeling in the US isn't just confusing it s a minefield designed to protect corporate bottom lines instead of human lives. We re done with "may contain" guesswork. Our petition to the FDA demands four common-sense changes that would transform safety for the food allergy community overnight. For every 10,000 signatures, we'll deliver the full petition and list of signees directly to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. Let s make sure they can t look away. Sign. Share. Save lives.
Free Webinar: Intro to neffy for School Settings Thursday, April 23
ARS Pharma is hosting a webinar to learn about neffy nasal epinephrine in the school setting.
Study Links Altered Gut Bacteria to Rare Food Allergy in Young Children
Researchers are increasingly focusing on the gut microbiome for important clues into how food allergies, both IgE- and non-IgE-mediated, are caused and how they affect the body, with an eye toward new therapies and cures.
Virginia Targets Takeout Allergy and Celiac Risks with New Labeling Law. So Should Your State
THIS legislation must be adopted in every state to provide an additional layer of protection for the food allergy and celiac communities. Contact your state legislators and demand they follow Virginia's lead.
New Study Suggests Skin Monitoring Could Make Oral Food Challenges Safer for Kids
An exciting study further confirms the value of monitoring water loss from the skin during oral food challenges to help predict and avoid serious reactions. [I stood by helplessly many years ago as my then 3YO daughter was treated for anaphylaxis during an egg challenge at her allergist's office. A harrowing experience, to say the least.]
Sign the Petition
Please sign this petition to the FDA demanding they fix allergen labeling and share it with friends, family, coworkers, social media contacts, and anyone else who might support it.
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Take Our Three-Question Food Allergy Label Reading Challenge
Test your label-reading skills with our challenge! This one's tough and meant to test your understanding of confusing and ambiguous US allergen labeling regulations.
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