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U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Final Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Edition 5). There are several changes outlined in the final guidance.

The list of tree nuts which the FDA considers to be major tree nut allergens has been revised to now focus on 9 tree nuts – almond, Brazil nut, cashew, filbert/hazelnut, macadamia nut/bush nut, pecan, pine nut/pinon nut, pistachio, and walnut (black, California, Heartnut/Japanese, English/Persian) – See Table 1 on page 15 of the guidance document – Section C.7.

The draft version of the guidance had also contained beach nut, butternut, chestnut, chinquapin, coconut, cola/kola nut, ginkgo nut, hickory nut, palm nut, pili nut, and sheanut/shea nut which are now REMOVED from the list of major tree nut allergens.

While coconuts and other tree nuts are no longer considered major food allergens, it may take some time to see labels updated.

Read the breakdown from and access the full FDA Guidance at:
https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/product-notices-blog/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🩵🥳🩵

FAACT’s Camp TAG & Teen Retreat 2024 Registration Is Open!

We can’t wait to see you all this summer in Ohio or Tennessee for Camp TAG or Chicago for Teen Retreat!

All details are on our website. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to register soon!

https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/programs/camp-tag-the-allergy-gang/camp-tag-the-allergy-gang-2024/

https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/programs/teen-retreat/registration-schedules/

Here’s to an amazing 2024! 🩵

Register today for FAACT's Teen Retreat! Check out Curtis' message below! ⤵️

Join Us for ’s !

FAACT’s Camp TAG (The Allergy Gang) is entering our 13th season!

Camp TAG provides a safe place for children (ages 4-13) with , disorders, , disease, , and and their non-allergic to have fun – with no worries about allergic reactions – and meet other children who share similar experiences.

with and teen siblings, ages 14+, can apply to serve as volunteer teen and receive hours for their time during the week.

Camp TAG Ohio: June 5-9
Camp TAG Nashville: June 26-30
Camp TAG New York: July 31-August 4
Virtual Camp TAG: July 17-21

Spots fill up fast! We can't wait to see you this summer!

Save your spot and REGISTER TODAY at:
https://buff.ly/2tRHZMJ

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY! Order for and receive 10% off through !

Prior to checkout, at the top of your “Shopping Cart” page, enter the key code FAACT to receive 10% off your order (and 25% of sales will be donated back to FAACT).

Thank you for your support!
https://buff.ly/2rHPxOc

*Note: Products are only free from peanut and tree nuts. Allergy information can be found on their website.

Registration for 's 2023 Is Open!

Lebanon, Ohio: June 5-9
Nashville, Tennessee: June 26-30
Huguenot, New York: July 31 - August 4

There are 60 camper spots and 14 teen counselor spots for each location.

There are no COVID-19 vaccine requirements this year.

Virtual Camp TAG: July 17-21
There are 20 camper spots per age group (ages 4-7, 8-10, 11-13).

Register at: https://www.FoodAllergyAwareness.org/programs/

We hope you can join us for a fun summer! ☀️

These look yummy for the holidays! 🍪

Craveworthy, Super Delicious Cookies Vegan | Gluten-Free | Allergy-Friendly

Allergy Groups Launch Pre-Boarding Action Against Southwest Air

Please see below...

along with Allergy & Asthma Network, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), and No Nut Traveler just filed a complaint against Southwest Airlines with U.S. Department of Transportation.

Issue: Airline's new policy denying pre-boarding to those with .

"FAACT’s involvement in the formal complaint is part of the organization’s advocacy for the civil rights of individuals with food allergies", says Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT’s president and CEO.

“FAACT hopes that this DOT complaint against Southwest Airlines sends a reverberating message to all airlines that individuals with food allergies (to any allergen) have a legal right to pre-board their flight with enough time to thoroughly clean their seating areas without being rushed before other non-disabled passengers are allowed to board the plane,” she says.

Read this important, article from Allergic Living for more details:
https://buff.ly/3hN0uv3

TODAY is the LAST DAY to Purchase 's Teal Love Raffle Tickets!

Share a little teal love with your favorite baker (or yourself!) this season.

We've got all your favorite tools, bakeware, and more teal goodies in this limited-edition prize package worth $1,000 (includes shipping within the U.S. only), including:

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
• KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Mixer
• Rachael Ray Nonstick Cookie Pan Set and Bakeware Set
• KitchenAid Prep Bowls and Lids
• KitchenAid Measuring Jugs, Cups, and Spoons
• KitchenAid Kitchen Towels and Oven Mitts
• KitchenAid Baking Utensils
• And More!

Don't miss your chance to win!
• 1 ticket: $75
• 3 tickets: $150
• 5 tickets: $300

Purchase your tickets via FAACT’s Donate page. Click on "Other" and enter the dollar amount for the number of tickets you want to purchase, then enter "Baker's Delight" in the "Reason" box.

All online payments are securely processed through our PayPal account:
https://buff.ly/2zT3k88

Proceeds from this raffle will benefit FAACT’s food allergy education and advocacy efforts.

FAACT's Teal Love Baker's Delight Prize Package!

Purchase your raffle tickets by November 14! ⤵️

’s Teal Love Prize Package Is Back!

Share a little teal love with your favorite baker (or yourself!) this season.

We've got all your favorite tools, bakeware, and more teal goodies in this limited-edition prize package worth $1,000 (includes shipping within the U.S. only), including:

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Qt. Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield
• KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Mixer
• Rachael Ray Nonstick Cookie Pan Set and Bakeware Set
• KitchenAid Prep Bowls and Lids
• KitchenAid Measuring Jugs, Cups, and Spoons
• KitchenAid Kitchen Towels and Oven Mitts
• KitchenAid Baking Utensils
• And More!

Don't miss your chance to win!

• 1 ticket: $75
• 3 tickets: $150
• 5 tickets: $300

Raffle ends on November 14...OR...when all 100 tickets are sold!

Purchase your tickets via FAACT’s Donate page. Click on "Other" and enter the dollar amount for the number of tickets you want to purchase, then enter "Baker's Delight" in the "Reason" box.

All online payments are securely processed through our PayPal account:
https://buff.ly/2zT3k88

Proceeds from this raffle will benefit FAACT’s food allergy education and advocacy efforts.