Thank You Allergy Alerts and Newsletter 3rd January 2024

Your printable guide covering anaphylaxis symptoms and what to do in an emergency is on its way to your inbox! We hope you find it informative and helpful. You’ll also receive our monthly Allergy Outlook newsletter with the latest news, information and resources from Anaphylaxis UK, as well as allergy alerts notifying you directly of any food production issues, such as incorrect labelling or risk of cross contamination. We appreciate your support and that you’ve taken steps to learn more about managing serious allergies.

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Allergy Alerts 29th June 2022

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FSA board agrees to strengthen allergy information for customers when eating out 10th January 2024

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) would like to see written allergen information be mandated for foods provided when eating out. The FSA Board met in December 2023 and will write to Ministers to discuss the Board’s view.

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Round-up of allergy news in 2019 18th December 2019

In 2019 we’ve seen announcements of promising change in labelling legislation, as well as increasing concern over medicine shortages and rising allergy figures. This year the Anaphylaxis Campaign also celebrated its 25th Anniversary but we are always striving for new ways

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Want to find the best places for allergy-friendly dining and travel? 20th July 2015

28/02/2013 We understand that getting out and about when you or a family member has a severe allergy can be daunting. You can end up feeling so stressed worrying about whether you can trust a place to understand your needs

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FSA releases statement on peanut contamination in soya lecithin 23rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency has released the below statement following its investigation into peanut contamination in soya lecithin: “In response to a small number of concerns raised by people with peanut allergy relating to contaminated soya lecithin, the Food Standards

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Update from the food standards agency on the use of fully refined oils as ingredient substitutions 3rd May 2022

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published an update on the ongoing shortage of sunflower oil caused by the conflict in Ukraine. They previously advised that fully refined rapeseed oil may be used by manufacturers to replace sunflower oil without

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Peanut Alert – Knoppers Wafers 25g 22nd January 2020

Product Name: Knoppers Wafers Pack Size: 25g Best Before: 20/04/20 & 27/04/20 Batch Number : B52F and B530 We have been alerted by Polish Specialities Ltd that it is recalling its Knoppers Wafers 25g from sale because it contains peanuts

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Gluten Alert – Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs 15th January 2020

Product Name: Waitrose 2 Aberdeen Angus beef burgers with red wine & herbs (601062) Pack Size: 270g Best Before: All date codes within the following range Use by 15th Dec up to and including Use by 21st Jan   We

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Statement Regarding the Inquest of Shante Turay-Thomas 13th January 2020

The Coroner has ended the inquest into the death of Shante Turay-Thomas and has delivered her narrative determination and the Prevention of Future Deaths report. The Anaphylaxis Campaign would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Shante,

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Peanut Alert – Various Tesco Pesto Jars 10th January 2020

   PRODUCT SIZE DATE CODE Tesco Green Pesto 190g and 280g All before 01/11/2022 Tesco Reduced Fat Green Pesto 190g All before 01/11/2022 Tesco Reduced Fat Red Pesto 190g All before 01/11/2022 Tesco Spinach and Ricotta Pesto 190g All before

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Soya Alert – Doritos Tangy Cheese 180g 10th January 2020

Product Name: Doritos Tangy Cheese Pack Size: 180g Best Before: Codes up to 06/06/20 (all product with Best Before codes of 13/06/20 and after are not affected) We have been alerted by Walker’s Snack Foods that it is recalling its

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