Loudoun Allergy Network

Milk Allergy Alert - Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Mellace Family Brands California Inc. (Johnvince Foods) Recalls Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz (1lb 2.5oz) 524g Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen For Immediate Reelase May 15, 2020 Contacts Consumers Wegmans Food Markets 1-855-934-3663 Announcements MELLACE FAMILY BRANDS CALIFORNIA IN...

[05/15/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Mellace Family Brands California Inc. (Johnvince Foods) Recalls Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate nonpareils, 18.5oz (1lb 2.5oz) 524g Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mellace-family-brands-california-inc-johnvince-foods-recalls-wegmans-semi-sweet-chocolate-nonpareils #FoodAllergy

Soy Allergy Alert - Mac’s Chicharrones Pork Skins Hot & Spicy Variety Pack 10 Singles

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Evans Food Group Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork Skin Products due to Misbranding Class II Recall Release: 010-2020 Health Risk: Low Date: May 13, 2020 Congressional and Public Affairs Chrystal Okonta (202) 720-9113 [email protected] WASHINGTON, May 13, 2020 – Evans Food Group Ltd., an Arlington, Texas...

[05/15/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Ramar Foods Recalls Mint Chocolate Chip With Hidden Spinach Ice Cream Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ramar-foods-recalls-mint-chocolate-chip-hidden-spinach-ice-cream-because-possible-health-risk #FoodAllergy

Allergy-Friendly Crafts You and Your Kids Can Make at Home

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org With the school year ending and summer camp programs more limited because of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, you may be looking for new ways to keep kids busy with things like arts and crafts or sensory play. But some arts and crafts supplies can contain food allergens . This includes items...

Why You Need to Know How to Use Epinephrine to Treat Food Allergy Reactions

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month . May 10-16, 2020, is Food Allergy Awareness Week. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and MedicAlert have teamed up to help you manage your child’s food allergies and prevent severe allergic reactions. (Kids With Food Allergies is...

Kaléo Announces Relaunch in Canada of Allerject Auto-Injector

allergicliving.com Allergic Living interviews a Kaléo vice presidents to get the low-down on the relaunch of the Allerject auto-injector in the Canadian marketplace.

What Are Your Options for Injectable Epinephrine Devices?

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Epinephrine is a lifesaving medicine for people with severe allergies. It is important to discuss with your doctor about what is the most appropriate prescription for your family. You may also need to find out which options your insurance provider prefers. This will affect your out-of-pocket costs.

Why It's Important to Carry Epinephrine With You Everywhere You Go When You Have Food Allergies

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month . May 10-16, 2020, is Food Allergy Awareness Week. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and MedicAlert have teamed up to help you manage your child’s food allergies and prevent severe allergic reactions. (Kids With Food Allergies is...

[05/11/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall UNFI Voluntarily Recalls Wild Harvest® Organic Basil Due to Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/unfi-voluntarily-recalls-wild-harvestr-organic-basil-due-possible-health-risk #FoodAllergy

Merrill Debbs on Honoring Oakley and the Meaning of Red Sneakers Day

allergicliving.com May 20 is International Red Sneakers Day, and Merrill Debbs explains how wearing red sneakers has become a way of spreading food allergy awareness.

What to Do If You Can’t Afford Epinephrine Auto-Injectors

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org The manufacturers of epinephrine auto-injectors have extended their U.S. savings card programs through 2018. Epinephrine is the only treatment for a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis (anna-fih-LACK-sis). It is only available through a prescription by your doctor. Each prescription comes....

Milk, Soy, and Wheat Allergy Alerts - Pluckers World Famous Wing Sauce 12 Oz Bottled Sauces

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Zilk’s Plus Resources Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Select 12 Oz Bottled Sauces For Immediate Release May 08, 2020 Contacts Consumers: 817-618-6298 Media: Jim Simpson 817-618-6298 Announcement Zilk’s Plus Resources, LLC of Austin, TX announces a voluntary recall for ...

[05/08/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Zilk’s Plus Resources Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Soy, and Wheat in Select 12 Oz Bottled Sauces http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zilks-plus-resources-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-soy-and-wheat-select-12-oz-bottled-sauces #FoodAllergy

Food Allergy, Celiac and Asthma Awareness Month Tool Kit 2020

allergicliving.com May is Awareness Month for food allergies, celiac disease and asthma, a great time to share knowledge about these important diseases.

Allergic Living Launches Free COVID-19 & Allergies Issue

allergicliving.com Allergic Living is pleased to launch its new digital magazine – the "COVID-19 & Allergies Special Issue", and to make it available free of charge.

Join Us for Our Twitter Chat on How to Prepare for Anaphylaxis

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Join Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) on Monday, May 11, 2020, at noon ET for a Twitter chat on preparing for and treating anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction . Follow @kfatweets and @AAAAI_org and use the hashtag #foodallergy101 to....

Egg Allergy Alert - Essential Baking Company Sliced Columbia Bread

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org The Essential Baking Company Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Egg in 84 Loaves of 32 Oz. Sliced Columbia Bread For Immediate Release May 05, 2020 Contacts Consumers The Essential Baking Company 1-206-545-3804 Media George DePasquale 1-206-545-3804 Announcements The Essential Baking Company of Sea...

Allergy-Friendly Recipes You Can Make With the Kids to Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Mother's Day is just around the corner. Mother's Day is also the start of Food Allergy Awareness Week . Celebrate all mom does to keep kids with food allergies safe and healthy with special treats. With stay-at-home orders and physical distancing in place, celebrating mom will look different this ye...

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Families Managing Food Allergies: A Global Health Crisis

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has been fighting to save lives for nearly 70 years. With your support, we provide education, conduct patient-centered research and advocate for protections for our food allergy community. Our experience and strong community ties allowed us to take...

[05/05/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall The Essential Baking Company Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Egg in 84 Loaves of 32 Oz. Sliced Columbia Bread http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/essential-baking-company-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-egg-84-loaves-32-oz-sliced-columbia-bread #FoodAllergy

ACT for Food Allergy: AAFA and MedicAlert Join Forces for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org More than 32 million people in the United States have food allergies. About 5.6 million are children. And children with food allergies are two to four times more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases. COVID-19 (the new coronavirus) has impacted our food supply, making it harder for people...

Milk Allergy Alert - OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Medifast Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal For Immediate Release May 4, 2020 Contacts Consumers Medifast 1-888-678-2842 [email protected] Media Jessica Oring [email protected] Announcements Medifast, Inc. o...

Peanut Allergy Alert - Nabisco Ritz Cheese Crackers Family Size

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size Product in the U.S. Due to Undeclared Peanut on Outer Packaging For Immediate Release May 01, 2020 Contacts Consumers Mondelez Global LLC 1-844-366-1171 Media Laurie Guzzinati 847-943-567...

[05/04/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Medifast Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/medifast-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-optavia-essential-old-fashioned-maple-brown-sugar #FoodAllergy

[05/02/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size Product in the U.S. Due to Undeclared Peanut on Outer Packaging http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-conducts-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-ritz-cheese-cracker-sandwiches-family #FoodAllergy

Soy Allergy Alert - Condies Foods Chicken Salad and Chicken Sandwiches

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Condies Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy Allergen in Chicken Salad on Croissant Single Item# 43237 and Chicken Sandwich on White Single Item# 43559 For Immediate Release April 29, 2020 Contacts Consumers Johanny Gonzalez, Condies Foods Inc. 801-969-1448 ext 108 Announcement Condies Foods...

[04/29/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Condies Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy Allergen in Chicken Salad on Croissant Single Item# 43237 and Chicken Sandwich on White Single Item# 43559 http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/condies-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-allergen-chicken-salad-croissant-single-item-43237 #FoodAllergy

[04/29/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall GSK Consumer Healthcare Recalls Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Fiber Supplement and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Due to Possible Plastic Contamination from the Bottle Cap http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gsk-consumer-healthcare-recalls-benefiber-healthy-shape-prebiotic-fiber-supplement-and-benefiber #FoodAllergy

[04/22/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Royal International Trading Inc Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In “Tayni Boctoka Dry Fruits Mix Compot Apple” http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/royal-international-trading-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-tayni-boctoka-dry-fruits-mix-compot #FoodAllergy

Wheat, Egg, Milk, Soy and Fish Allergy Alerts - Buckhead Meat and Seafood Frozen Flounder Stuffed with Seafood

community.kidswithfoodallergies.org Allergy Alert Issued by Buckhead Meat and Seafood of Houston, Inc. for Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Fish and Eggs in Frozen Flounder Stuffed with Seafood For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Contacts Consumers Cecilia Delgado 281-405-3235 [email protected] Announcement Buckhead Meat a...

[04/22/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Allergy Alert Issued by Buckhead Meat and Seafood of Houston, Inc. for Undeclared Wheat, Soy, Milk, Fish and Eggs in Frozen Flounder Stuffed with Seafood http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/allergy-alert-issued-buckhead-meat-and-seafood-houston-inc-undeclared-wheat-soy-milk-fish-and-eggs #FoodAllergy

[04/22/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc Recalls Single Production Lot of 5.5 Oz Cans of Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink Because of Undeclared Sulfites http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ocean-spray-cranberries-inc-recalls-single-production-lot-55-oz-cans-pink-lite-cranberry-juice-drink #FoodAllergy

Experts Revise Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan for COVID-19 - Allergic Living

allergicliving.com During the COVID-19, experts devise an emergency plan that avoids the need to go to the emergency department, and explains at-home monitoring instead.

[04/17/20]   #FoodAllergyRecall Homestead Creamery Recall “Unsalted” Butter Because of Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/homestead-creamery-recall-unsalted-butter-because-possible-health-risk #FoodAllergy