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Eating out on holiday: the allergy checklist  28th July 2025

Going on holiday is all about relaxing, exploring new places, and making memories—often over shared meals. But for people with serious allergies, dining out in unfamiliar locations can bring added stress. Whether you’re enjoying local cuisine at a beachfront restaurant,
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Flying with food allergies: new review confirms commercial flights are much safer than you might think  22nd July 2025

For anyone living with food allergies—or caring for someone who does—the thought of experiencing a reaction at 30,000 feet can understandably trigger serious worry. People are well aware that help is far from being immediately available in the air, and
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Our statement regarding the inquest of Benedict Blythe  22nd July 2025

Anaphylaxis UK offers our condolences and heartfelt support to the family and friends of Benedict Blythe who was just five years old when he tragically died at school on 1st December 2021. 
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Cold Weather Care: Protecting Your Adrenaline Auto-Injectors This Winter 22nd November 2024

Winter brings beautiful landscapes, festive cheer, and crisp air—but it also brings freezing temperatures that can pose a risk to your adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs). Whether you’re hitting the slopes, taking winter walks, or simply dealing with cold weather in the

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An update from Food Standards Agency regarding Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination 14th November 2024

Investigation into mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts draws to a close… As a result of this investigation, the FSA have lifted their precautionary advice to people with a peanut allergy to avoid eating foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder, mustard seeds or mustard flour both in the home and when eating out as these products are now safe to eat.

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A HUGE Thank You to Greencore for their support of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 12th November 2024

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 took place back in October and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the number of people who got involved this year. But we’d like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to food manufacturer Greencore for their fantastic support and fundraising efforts.

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New FDF Guidance on Preventing Allergen Recalls for the Food Industry 8th November 2024

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released new guidance to help food businesses prevent and manage allergen-related issues. This resource provides a clear approach for ensuring the safety of consumers with food allergies, offering valuable steps for companies, especially

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Research opportunity for parents of babies aged 0-12 months 31st October 2024

The University of Southampton are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences and views about feeding their baby. The study aims to look at how we can support parents and caregivers to prevent food allergy in babies. You will

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Protecting Our Skin to Help Prevent Food Allergies 29th October 2024

Food allergies are a growing concern, especially among children, with conditions such as peanut, dairy and egg allergies becoming increasingly common. New research sheds light on the vital role our skin plays in protecting us from food allergies, and how

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Research opportunity: do you have a food allergy or care for someone with a food allergy? 28th October 2024

What are the most important questions for research to answer about allergies in children? Fill in the survey to help set the TOP 10 research priorities for food allergy in children! The University of Bristol and The James Lind Alliance

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Spooky-Safe Halloween: Tips for a Fun and Allergy-Friendly Night 24th October 2024

It’s likely that you or someone you know is managing an allergy and at Anaphylaxis UK, we believe no one should feel left out during Halloween! That’s why we’ve put together our top tips for hosting the perfect allergy-friendly party,

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What we so far know: Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination (21st October 2024) 21st October 2024

All products containing mustard, mustard powder, or mustard flour as an ingredient should be avoided by those with peanut allergies until further notice.

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