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The Food Labeling Modernization Act
Food Policy | Health & Wellness

The Food Labeling Modernization Act

ByKathy Downing August 30, 2021February 10, 2022

This bill is a comprehensive effort to address numerous food labeling issues to require that food product packaging must disclose gluten-containing grains. 

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The History of Epinephrine
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The History of Epinephrine

ByLexi Langman August 25, 2021February 10, 2022

Epinephrine auto-injectors are devices used to deliver life-saving medication called epinephrine, also known as adrenaline.

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Adding Sesame as Major Allergen
Food Policy

Adding Sesame as Major Allergen

BySofia Gillespie December 5, 2020February 9, 2022

Food Equality Initiative signed on to a letter directed to Steven Hahn, Commission of Food and Drugs at the US Food and Drug Administration to add sesame as 9th top allergen.

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A Brief History of the National School Lunch Program
Food Policy | Advocacy | Education

A Brief History of the National School Lunch Program

BySofia Gillespie October 13, 2020February 16, 2022

Schools are required to accommodate all levels of food allergy at lunch because this is widely interpreted as a disability which is protected by law from discrimination.

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Follow FEI’s Founder
FEI News | Food Policy

Follow FEI’s Founder

BySofia Gillespie September 3, 2020February 17, 2022

Our founder, Emily Brown, has been nothing but busy since stay at home orders began.

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Notable Black Voices In Food Allergy
Community | Education | FEI News | Food Policy

Notable Black Voices In Food Allergy

BySofia Gillespie June 26, 2020February 17, 2022

Thank you for joining us for our webinar, For the Health: A Conversation on Race and Food Allergy. Our first installment brought together expert Black voices in the food allergy space.

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FEI’s Response To FDA Labeling Regulations Change
Food Policy | Advocacy

FEI’s Response To FDA Labeling Regulations Change

BySofia Gillespie June 11, 2020February 17, 2022

Although the FDA guidelines recommend the top 8 allergens and 5 priority allergens not be substituted, this creates unnecessary anxiety for the food allergy community, particularly those who suffer from uncommon food allergies.

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Food Insecurity and Food Allergy Policy
FEI News | Food Policy

Food Insecurity and Food Allergy Policy

ByEmily Brown March 25, 2020February 17, 2022

Food allergy policy should reflect the truth that people with food allergies can’t eat just a little bit of an allergen and be okay. 

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Food Insecurity Screening
Food Policy

Food Insecurity Screening

ByMolly Krager, MD May 24, 2018February 14, 2022

Food insecurity affects 1 in 7 people in the United States.

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Food Policy: Why You Should Care
Food Policy | FEI News

Food Policy: Why You Should Care

ByEmily Brown March 6, 2018February 14, 2022

Food Equality Initiative spent several days last week in Washington, D.C. participating in the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, lobbying for comprehensive food policy.

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