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A Tribute to Jenson 30th April 2026

Today, we’re remembering Jenson Joseph. Losing him so young, aged just 25 on 30 April 2024, was the result of a rare anaphylactic reaction as he lay sleeping. Diagnosed with a peanut and almond allergy at the age of 21,
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Why accessible colour matters to allergy safety in schools 28th April 2026

By Marie Difolco, author of ‘Supporting Colour Blindness in Education and Beyond‘ When people think about allergy safety in schools, they rightly think about training, Individual Healthcare Plans, clear labelling and access to adrenaline devices. What they do not usually
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Nine years on: remembering Owen Carey 22nd April 2026

Today we remember Owen Carey – an 18-year-old young man who died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction while celebrating his birthday on 22 April 2017 at a London restaurant with his family and girlfriend. Owen had multiple food allergies and made staff aware of them
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Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2023   27th September 2023

This year’s Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1-7 October), sponsored by Nestle Health Science, starts this Sunday with a focus on empowering people with the right knowledge and building confidence to safely manage serious allergies. 

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Blackwood pub fined for failing to provide allergen information 25th September 2023

The Rock Pub and Bed and Breakfast, Blackwood, Gwent, has been prosecuted for failing to provide allergen information

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MHRA launches adrenaline auto-injector safety campaign 20th September 2023

MHRA has launched an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) safety campaign to highlight the importance and safe use of AAIs as the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.

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New allergen labelling guidance from the Food and Drink Federation 12th September 2023

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) published new guidance outlining what food business operators should consider when managing changes that impact the allergen labelling on pre-packaged products.

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Developing a nurse-led allergy service 12th September 2023

Two nurse specialists have spoken about their initiative to set up a paediatric community allergic clinic at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust to improve access to expert care for children with allergic conditions.

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Review: Prevalence estimates of eight big food allergies in Europe 6th September 2023

Several studies have now been published to provide the prevalence estimates of food allergy and food sensitisation to the most common foods in Europe – cow’s milk, egg, wheat, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

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West Sussex kebab shop prosecuted for food safety offences   6th September 2023

Troy Kebab in Crawley High Street, West Sussex, has been prosecuted by West Sussex County Council after it sold a kebab containing milk to a customer that had declared a milk allergy, and made misleading statements about the meat content in the takeaway’s doner kebab. 

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Charity launches new workplace course to protect employees with allergies 4th September 2023

Anaphylaxis UK, a UK charity that provides training and support on serious allergies, has launched a new online e-learning course for workplaces.

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Food Standards Agency updates guidance on food allergen labelling 4th September 2023

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today (04/09/2023) updated it’s best practice technical guidance on food allergen labelling to support food business and keep consumers safe.

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