Statement regarding inquest into the death of Habiba Chisthi
20th May 2019
Monday 20th May 2019 We were very saddened to learn of the death of 9-year-old Habiba Chisthi who tragically died on Monday 18th February from anaphylactic shock, two days after suffering a severe allergic reaction. Habiba was known to have allergies to eggs and nuts and suffered from asthma for which she was prescribed an […]
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Statement regarding conviction appeal of Mohammed Abdul Kuddus following the death of Megan Lee
17th May 2019
Friday 17th May 2019 Mohammed Abdul Kuddus, the takeaway boss found guilty of manslaughter following the death of 15 year old Megan Lee, has won an appeal against his conviction. After eating takeaway food containing peanuts from the Royal Spice Indian in Hyndburn, Lancashire on Friday 30th December 2016, Megan Lee began experiencing a severe […]
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Anaphylaxis Campaign’s statement regarding inquest into the death of Karanbir Cheema
10th May 2019
Friday 10th May 2019 The coroner has ended the inquest on Karanbir Cheema and has delivered her narrative and recommendations. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Karanbir Cheema who passed away following a tragic incident which occurred at William Perkin Church of England High School in Greenford, West London on the 28th […]
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Peanut immunotherapy paper causes stir in the allergic world
9th May 2019
Thursday 9th May 2019 Immunotherapy works by slowing introducing small amounts of the problem allergen to the patient in two phases known as ‘initial’ or ‘up dosing’ and the ‘maintenance’ phase, with the aim of reducing allergic reactions following accidental exposure. The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes the research paper by Chu et al which contributes to […]
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Food Standards Agency & Food Standards Scotland recommend full ingredient and allergen labelling for products pre-packed for direct sale
8th May 2019
Wednesday 8th May 2019 Today the Food Standards Agency held an Extraordinary Board Meeting on food allergies. They considered the analysis of responses to the Allergen Labelling Review on Pre-Packed for Direct Sale food, which 1,675 individuals, 126 businesses, 83 public sector bodies and 24 non-governmental organisations responded to. The FSA Board decided to recommend […]
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FSA Extraordinary Board Meeting – Food allergies and intolerances
3rd May 2019
Friday 3rd May 2019 The Food Standards Agency has today released the agenda and paper on food allergies and intolerances for their Board’s Extraordinary meeting on 8 May 2019. The paper; Food Hypersensitivity and The Government’s Allergen Labelling Review asks the board to Review and endorse the programme of work delivered and planned by the FSA […]
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Anaphylaxis Campaign’s Response to Pret’s Allergy Plan
2nd May 2019
2nd May 2019 Yesterday Pret a Manger launched their five-point allergy plan designed to help every customer with allergies or intolerances get the best possible information about Pret food and drink. Pret will from this week provide full ingredient labels on all freshly made products in 20 London shops, with further roll-outs planned in the […]
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Updated Statements on the Availability of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors
26th April 2019
We have received the following updated statements from ALK, Bausch + Lomb and Mylan regarding the availability of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors in the UK. ALK (Jext) ALK the manufacturers of Jext® would like to reassure people that they have had no stock disruption in 2019. They currently have good levels of stock available and sufficient pending deliveries to meet […]
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Living with Peanut Allergy – DBV Survey
26th April 2019
With help from the Anaphylaxis Campaign, BresMed Health Solutions and DBV Technologies are conducting a survey on the impact of peanut allergy on the lives of children and their parents. Please click on the image below to complete the short 20 minute survey:
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BBC Breakfast: Lynne Regent talks about the food labelling consultation which closes on the 29th March 2019
26th March 2019
26th March 2019 Lynne Regent, CEO of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, spoke to BBC Breakfast about the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs consultation on the proposed amendments to the domestic Food Information Regulations 2014 (FIR) (England) and parallel FIR regulations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Lynne spoke about the options available and the […]
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