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The History of the Peanut Allergy Phenomenon
We just learned of another book by Heather Fraser: http://www.peanutallergyepidemic.com/
FA Awareness Week Proclamation on FAAN Website
Please also take a moment to ask our governor to sign the proclamation making May 9-16th Food Allergy Awareness Week. Just need to enter your address. All the work is done for you!!!! http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcapwiz.com%2Ffoodallergy%2Fmailapp%2F&h=943c0 Advocacy – FAAN capwiz.com content
RE-release 2010 WNY FOOD ALLERGY SURVEY
Food allergies are on the rise in the United States. According to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, greater than 12 million Americans suffer from life threatening food allergies. Agencies like the Center for Disease control are publishing general statistics, such as “From 1997 to 2007, the prevalence of reported food allergy increased 18% among [...]
ALLERIFIC – by Peanut Free Planet
For those who are allergic to more than just peanuts – Peanut Free Planet has launched ALLERIFIC! “The Home World For All Things Allergen Free.” http://www.allerrific.com/
Food for Thought – Wine isn’t just grapes
Published in the Wall Street Journal: Winemakers in Anderson Valley—a region about 120 miles north of San Francisco—spent the last year adding elements such as milk byproducts, fish bladders and egg whites to their pinots to eliminate the smoke taste. Over centuries, winemakers have learned that these “fining” tricks can often overcome wine flaws, such [...]
Events
2010 Food Allergy Awareness Week May 9-15 Keep an eye on this post for more details!!!! FAAN Walk August 14th, 2010 at Delaware Park.
Kelly Rudnicki’s new book
It has come to my attention we have not mentioned this new cookbook on our site…The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Treats for the Whole Family. My apologies for not hearing about it sooner! It can be found on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_at_ep_srch/187-6681470-5711603?ie=UTF8&search-alias=books&field-author=Kelly+Rudnicki&sort=relevancerank
New KFA Resource Center
Quick links to a new parenting resource page: http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org/resourcesnew.php
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases – Public Comment Period
Dear Friend of FAI, The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is seeking public comment on draft Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Food Allergy. The public comment period is open until May 6. Health care professionals and interested members of the public [...]