New clinical trial from the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
18th May 2022
Congratulations to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which is running a new clinical trial in oral immunotherapy, focusing on children with milk and peanut allergies. The research will investigate whether these allergies can be effectively treated with everyday foods instead of drugs. The three-year Natasha Clinical Trial is the first major study funded by the […]
Read More...Statement regarding the death of Ingrid Dale
17th May 2022
We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ingrid Dale, aged 67, who sadly died on 9th May 2022. We would like to offer our deepest sympathies to her family at this difficult time. Ingrid is reported to have suffered an allergic reaction when she was stung by a wasp at a restaurant near […]
Read More...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 updating ingredients labels in order to ensure food supplies are not interrupted. In this latest […]
Read More...Charity launches new course to safeguard hospital patients with allergies
25th April 2022
An anaphylaxis charity which offers training and support on food allergy safety has today (25 April) launched a brand-new online e-learning course for hospital ward staff. The Anaphylaxis Campaign, which already provides several free and paid for allergy courses for individuals, schools and healthcare professionals, developed their new course after a patient safety alert issued […]
Read More...Jake and Jeremy take the plunge
21st April 2022
No one likes too much of a build up before they do something scary. Jake (19), who has multiple severe allergies, and dad Jeremy, were finally able to do their sponsored skydive, after over a year of anticipation, with three cancellations through bad weather. The father and son team showed some serious guts, jumping […]
Read More...Multiple Allergen Alert – FSA issues warning about counterfeit Wonka Bars
29th March 2022
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning about counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars in circulation. The bars are potentially being produced by an unlicensed or unregistered business, and may not be adhering to the standard hygiene, labelling and traceability laws. This product should be avoided by all consumers, but particularly by people with food […]
Read More...Statement regarding sunflower oil supply issues and permitted use of refined rapeseed oil
24th March 2022
Please read our statement below in response to the announcement by the Food Standards Agency regarding supply issues of sunflower oil. The Anaphylaxis Campaign is aware that the current conflict in Ukraine is affecting supplies of sunflower oil. To avoid food supply issues, manufacturers are using refined rapeseed oil before being able to change the […]
Read More...Statement regarding the inquest of Nicholas John Kelly
9th March 2022
Senior coroner Julie Goulding has ended the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Nicholas John Kelly who tragically died on 11 March 2020 at Whiston Hospital Merseyside. Nicholas was known to have a nut allergy and had been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI). On the evening of 7 March 2020 Nicholas visited a takeaway establishment […]
Read More...New review shows low risk of having a second allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccination
23rd February 2022
New research has shown that the risk of having an immediate severe allergic reaction to a second dose of an mRNA covid vaccine (e.g. Pfizer or Moderna in the UK) if you had an allergic reaction to your first dose is very low. The research was a systematic review which means the researchers looked […]
Read More...FOUR GOLDS announced in the Free From Food Awards Easter category
10th February 2022
The Free From Food Awards announced the winners of their Easter category last night. The category was judged by a panel including Simon, our Chief Executive, Sarah, our Campaigns Manager, food & allergy writer/presenter Nathalie Newman and allergy blogger Lindiwe Lewis. In a category where chocolate is such an important feature, the team would not have […]
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