If your were not able to attend last meeting, we wanted to share with you what went on...Big changes happened!
After many years of dedicated work to the Seacoast Food Allergy Group, Tamara Leibowitz, has handed the group to the care of Susan Engle. Thank you Tamara for all your hard work and passion for this group!
Susan Engle, with support from Jennifer DePiano and Ilara Donarum, will be taking over. We hope that we can continue to grow and offer everyone support and information they need navigating the Food Allergy World!
In addition, our Medical Advisor, Dr. Barbara Deuell, provided us with current research articles. We will have them available at the next meeting if anyone would like to read through them if you missed the last meeting.
Hope to see everyone at our next meeting on August 29th.
NH Fisher Cats Feature Peanut-free zones at 2 Games this Season!
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats (AA-Toronto Blue Jays) will be featuring peanut free zones at two home games this season. Thursday, May 19th at 10:35 a.m. and Wednesday, June 22nd at 7:05 p.m.
Contact Phil McMullen, Director of Hospitality, for more information
Direct: 603-606-4116
Food Allergic Kids | School Resources
No matter if it's daycare or college, sending your child off to school is tough for any parent — especially those with food-allergic children. From creating a Section 504 Plan to communicating early on with teachers and school nurses, planning is essential. KFA provides you with the resources your child needs to guarantee a successful (and safe) school year.
2nd Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergies-Portland ME
Save the Date: 2nd Annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergies
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:00
Payson Park, Portland ME
Register to Walk:
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Walk for Food Allergy:
On Facebook:
Saturday, October 1, 2011 1:00
Payson Park, Portland ME
Register to Walk:
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network Walk for Food Allergy:
On Facebook:
Visit us at the address below and select LIKE and join our page
Food Allergy Awareness Week - FAAN
Mark your calendars! Food Allergy Awareness Week is May 8-14
Look for school presntations, PAL Hero awards and more on FAAN's web site.
New Study by FAI-Caregiver Impact
The impact of food allergies on caregivers' quality of life varies widely, according to an FAI-sponsored study published in theAnnals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. But one factor is constant: concern about the social limitations on food-allergic children, especially in school and daycare settings.
Dr. Ruchi Gupta and colleagues at Children's Memorial Hospitaland Northwestern University (Chicago) surveyed 1,126 caregivers nationwide from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2009. The authors believe that this the largest study to evaluate food allergies' effect on caregivers in the United States.
Food Allergy Initiative - STudy Examines Caregivers' Quality of Life
Eating Out With Food Allergies
Kids With Food Allergies published an interview with Dr. Michael Pistiner (an allergist and food-allergy advocate) entitled Educational Eating. It's worth a read, particularly for those who are new to food allergies and concerned about how to keep safe while dining out.
Diet, Environment, and Children’s Food Allergies: newyorker.com
Great article in The New Yorker! How things have changed!
Dum Dum Lollipop Allergen Info
A Spangler representative confirmed that the information on their website was outdated and has now been updated to reflect accurate information. They also shared the following information with us:
Allergy Free Candy | Allergen Free Candy | Allergy Free Bulk Candy
| Four years ago, Dum Dums lollipops with a bubble gum and chewy center were manufactured in Brazil. This bubble gum lollipop was discontinued a couple of years ago as we started to manufacture these products in Bryan, Ohio. Since then, we have been manufacturing all Dum Dum lollipops at our facility in Bryan, Ohio USA. In Bryan, there are no problems with the allergens caused by tree nuts, peanuts, wheat gluten, milk, eggs or soy. Even though we have stopped the importing of the Dum Dum chewy pops from Brazil, we cannot completely guarantee that there is none left in the marketplace. However, the bag will state where the product is manufactured. Here is an important observation concerning chewy lollipops that have been removed from the bag: If the chewy Dum Dum has a PAPER STICK, it is manufactured in the USA and free of allergens. If the chewy Dum Dum has a PLASTIC STICK, it is manufactured in Brazil and has been in a plant with peanut/milk allergens. |
Allergy Free Candy | Allergen Free Candy | Allergy Free Bulk Candy
Peanut Allergy Clinical Trial
The following clinical trial is recruiting participants nationally. FAI is providing information about this study as a service to our constituents.
Study PEP01.09 : Investigational New Drug for Peanut Allergy Using a Skin Delivery SystemResearch sites across the US are looking for a specific category of subjects to complete a research study of the safety and tolerability of an investigational new drug using a skin delivery system for those with a peanut allergy. To qualify, participants must:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 50 years
- Have a physician-diagnosed or a well-documented history of peanut allergy
- Have experienced some severe reactions to peanuts including for example difficulty swallowing, wheezing, feeling of "pending doom," drop of blood pressure, loss of consciousness.
Additional study criteria will be reviewed with study staff at the first study visit.
The study lasts approximately 6 weeks and requires 7 study visits. Participants will receive study-related visits, study-related medical evaluations, and an EpiPen at no cost, plus compensation for time and travel.
Research sites are: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC; The National Jewish Medical & Research Center, Denver, CO; Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, Little Rock, AR; Aspen CR, Orem, UT; and CRI Worldwide, Willingboro, NJ.
Find out if you may qualify by contacting:1-877-41-ALLERGY (1-877-412-5537) or visit www.peanutallergytrial.com
Label Changes
ALERT! Read Labels Carefully: Five Recent Label Changes
Recently, several food labels have changed, so this is a great reminder to read labels every time you purchase a product. Ingredients or manufacturing processes can change at any time. Please keep in mind that cross-contamination warnings (such as "may contain..." or "made on the same equipment that processes...") are voluntary and not required to be disclosed on labels.
1. Silk Soymilk labels now state, "May contain almonds or coconut," because the soymilk may be manufactured on equipment that is used by products that contain almond or coconut. Not all containers have this warning yet.
2. Clabber Girl Baking Powder labels now state, "Manufactured on equipment that also processes wheat, soy, milk and egg." The front of the can states they are still producing in a peanut-free facility. Old cans claimed, "Gluten Free".
3. Wheaties cereal states, "May contain almonds." Wheaties Fuel cereal states, "May contain almonds or peanuts."
4. Hostess Cupcakes are labeled with a "May contain walnuts" warning. Some Hostess Donettes are now labeled as "May contain walnuts and pecans."
5. According to the Spangler candy website, Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in the USA are free of peanuts, tree nuts, egg, gluten, and milk. But be aware that Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in Brazil are manufactured in a facility where peanuts and milk are used in the manufacturing of other products. Please check the back panel of the item you are purchasing for country of origin. This information is only on the original bag, not on the individual wrappers.
Recently, several food labels have changed, so this is a great reminder to read labels every time you purchase a product. Ingredients or manufacturing processes can change at any time. Please keep in mind that cross-contamination warnings (such as "may contain..." or "made on the same equipment that processes...") are voluntary and not required to be disclosed on labels.
1. Silk Soymilk labels now state, "May contain almonds or coconut," because the soymilk may be manufactured on equipment that is used by products that contain almond or coconut. Not all containers have this warning yet.
2. Clabber Girl Baking Powder labels now state, "Manufactured on equipment that also processes wheat, soy, milk and egg." The front of the can states they are still producing in a peanut-free facility. Old cans claimed, "Gluten Free".
3. Wheaties cereal states, "May contain almonds." Wheaties Fuel cereal states, "May contain almonds or peanuts."
4. Hostess Cupcakes are labeled with a "May contain walnuts" warning. Some Hostess Donettes are now labeled as "May contain walnuts and pecans."
5. According to the Spangler candy website, Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in the USA are free of peanuts, tree nuts, egg, gluten, and milk. But be aware that Dum Dum Gum Pops and Dum Dum Chewy Pops made in Brazil are manufactured in a facility where peanuts and milk are used in the manufacturing of other products. Please check the back panel of the item you are purchasing for country of origin. This information is only on the original bag, not on the individual wrappers.
EpiPen Mobile App
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New MyEpiPen mobile application makes it easier to tell teachers about your child's allergies, show other parents the EpiPen How-to-use video or quickly send an EpiPen User Guide to camp counselors. So no matter who is looking after your child, it's easy to get them the information they need to help care for your child.
New MyEpiPen mobile application makes it easier to tell teachers about your child's allergies, show other parents the EpiPen How-to-use video or quickly send an EpiPen User Guide to camp counselors. So no matter who is looking after your child, it's easy to get them the information they need to help care for your child.
Key Features:
• How-to-use EpiPen Auto-Injector video
• Customizable allergy profiles for everyone in your family recapping allergens, signs and symptoms
• Easy-to-print EpiPen User Guide
• How-to-use EpiPen Auto-Injector video
• Customizable allergy profiles for everyone in your family recapping allergens, signs and symptoms
• Easy-to-print EpiPen User Guide
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