Alpha-Gal: the Tick-Related Syndrome to Watch Out for This Summer
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is an allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal products (such as milk products or gelatin).
More Awareness = Safer Communities
Food Allergy Awareness Week is this week and food allergy advocates are using the week to shine visibility on and educate others about this potentially life-threatening medical condition.
Introducing Korean Convenience
Korean Convenience helps people with food allergies, and dietary restrictions find ready-made Korean food easier.
Advocacy Aisle: Elijah’s Law
Elijah’s Law, the first of its kind in the United States, requires all daycare programs and public schools to implement guidelines to prevent, recognize, and respond to anaphylactic reactions.
Sweet Treats: Tapioca & Cassava
Trying new ingredients is hard enough as it is, but with food allergies it can be even more difficult. We may feel scared or nervous, but taking it slow with methods like OIT (oral immunotherapy) can be very rewarding. You win some and you lose some, but you cannot give up! Trying cassava through OIT…
How I Make Recipes Allergy Friendly
My cake is gluten free, top 9 allergy free, vegan, and free-from a LOT of less common allergens. How do I go about creating free-from recipes?
FEI Family Member: Luke
“He was about 4 when he started noticing all the things he can’t have,” said David Kaemmer about his 5-year old son, Luke. “Especially desserts. He yearns for desserts.” Luke was an infant when his parents saw his reactions to certain foods. Puffy face, vomiting, and a scratchy throat were immediate reactions after eating certain…
FEI Advocate: Nehgar
Nehgar said, “I would love to do anything to help families across the nation, because it is really necessary. People are struggling.”
FEI Advocate: Dawn
Dawn said: I need to go to advocate. Someone can benefit from my story. People need to know what it is like to be an adult with food allergies.
Teal Pumpkin Project
Peyton can spot a teal pumpkin on Halloween at a front doorstep and know that the treats at that house are safe for her to take.
