Food Allergy News

As the mother of a teenage hockey player, this one really hit home.  No matter how diligent you are, there will always be days you forget to bring your epi pen or you miss an item on a food label.  I am heartbroken for Malachi's family and hope that if nothing else, this tragedy promotes discussion and action around having epi pens available in the public domain.

If approved, Anaphlym will be a groundbreaking alternative to epi pens.  A postage-sized, thin, strip is placed under the tongue during an allergic event.  The FDA is expected to decide by January of 2026.  Stay tuned for more developments.

Halloween is only a few days away.  Please be sure to have a teal pumpkin visible so that your trick or treaters know you have allergen friendly treats.  For ideas on how to do this, visit FARE.

This is an easy way for you to help CVS understand how they can help food allergy kids by providing the best retail option.

Disney has agreed to drop its bid to have a food allergy lawsuit tossed on a technicality.  In October of 2023, Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor from NY dined at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs.  Despite being assured multiple time by the server that her food was free of  her allergens, Tangsuan suffered from an acute allergic reaction despite injecting herself with an epi pen.

This tragic story underscores not only the need for better training in restaurants, but that we need to continue to raise awareness that food allergies ARE SERIOUS and potentially deadly.

This is big!  Neffy was just approved by the FDA for use in treating severe allergic reactions.  Neffy is needle-free - which is especially comforting to kids (and grown ups) who fear the injection almost more than the reaction itself.

A special shout out to FARE for their unending efforts in ensuring this get approved by the FDA.  

A great article on food allergy advice for college kids returning to campus.

Food allergy community and allies, join FARE in considering a boycott of Mars candy until they collaborate with our community. Mars' new campaign encourages (key word) passengers to bring snickers bars on flights, potentially endangering food allergy families. #BoycottMarsCandy