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A Spangler representative confirmed that the information on their website was outdated and has now been updated to reflect accurate information.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:

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.

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Online Training for Food Allergic Families – Special pricing for a limited time only

Parents, grandparents, caregivers and family friends can participate in this comprehensive online training program developed in collaboration with leading experts in allergy & immunology for just $29.95 for a limited time. Modules include a medical review of food allergies along with educational units presented by the ELL Foundation leadership team including the following:
The Need for Food Allergy Safety Training

• Creating a Safer Environment for Food Allergic Children
1. Protect – A comprehensive review of the primary risk areas to food allergic children
2. Allergic – Understanding food allergies, recognizing signs/symptoms and a review of the leading hypotheses supporting the dramatic rise in food allergy diagnoses
3. Children – A review of optional protocols and procedures to protect food allergic children through the development of food allergy safety guidelines
• Food Preparation Options for a Food Allergic Family
• Assessing Psycho-Social Health Among Food Allergic Children
• Preparing to Enroll a Food Allergic Child in School
• Food Allergy Resources
• Risk Assessment Worksheet (RAW): A tool to assist in creating a “family specific” set of food allergy safety guidelines

Following the completion of the online training session, participants will receive an electronic version of the presentation modules, supporting worksheets and tools. For a limited time only, a special, discounted rate of $29.95 will be offered to those who register by February 15th, 2011. ClickHERE or contact contact us directly HERE for more information.Online Training for Families of Food Allergic Children | ELL, Inc.

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.

EpiPen Mobile App

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• How-to-use EpiPen Auto-Injector video
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