Both New Hampshire state senators and Representative Carol Shea-Porter are now co-sponsors of
FAAMA. In fact, since the kids congress, 23 House representatives and 7 senators have signed on to co-sponsor the bill!
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act - FAAN
Resource for Eating Out with Food Allergies
Here is another site to help search for food allergy friendly restaurants, even some in NH. As always, remember to evaluate all information for your individual food allergy requirements.
Freedom to Dine
Freedom to Dine
Food Allergy Clothing For Kids
This company offers a cute design to dissuade food sharing for young children.
Alert Clothing Company Home
Alert Clothing Company Home
Jelly Belly Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in 7.5oz cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly
Contact: Jelly Belly (800) 522-3267
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Fairfield, Calif. – November 4, 2009 --- Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled. The mislabeled packages failed to list peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement. People who have an allergy to peanuts or a severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these ingredients.
The Jelly Belly 49 Flavors cylinder packages were shipped to approximately 200 independent stores nationwide from September 29 to October 30, 2009. Product was packaged in a clear 7.5-ounce acetate cylinder with white label on the bottom of the package with lot codes090925, 090928, 090929 or 091001. UPC code 071567989398
The recall was initiated after the company’s quality control efforts identified the incorrect ingredient statement. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date. No other candies or packaged candies from Jelly Belly are a part of this recall, and there is no health risk for consumers who are not allergic to peanuts.
Consumers who have a peanut allergy and purchased this product in the last five weeks are urged to return it to Jelly Belly Candy Company,One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, Calif., 94533. Consumers and retailers with questions about the recall should call the Jelly Belly Hotline at 800-522-3267 Monday-Friday 7 am to 5 pm PST
AAFA/NE Fall Support Group Meetings-Greater Boston Area
ASTHMA and ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA New England Chapter |
Please join us at educational support group meetings sponsored by AAFA New England! NOVEMBER, 2009 Mark your calendar and bring your friends! |
All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are FREE. (See membership information, below.) for further details and driving directions. |
Nov. 2, 2009 Providence, Rhode Island Rhode Island Allergy & Asthma Educational Support Group “Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis: How to Prevent and Handle Severe Allergic Reactions” Speaker: allergist John Zwetchkenbaum, MD Nov. 9, 2009 Metro-Northwest Suburban Boston (Lexington, MA) “What You and Your Child Should Know about Asthma” Speakers: June Mayo, RN & Anne Russell, RN Pediatric asthma program nurses; Winchester Hospital CHAMP Program Nov. 17, 2009 Metro-Boston (Newton-Wellesley Hospital) (Metro-Boston Allergy & Asthma Support Group) Roundtable: Traveling with food allergies and asthma Compare notes and share experiences about allergy-friendly travel: advance preparations; choosing locations, hotels, and attractions; recipes and packing tips for food “on the go”; and more!) Nov. 18, 2009 Merrimack Valley (No. Andover, MA) “Testing Children for Allergies” Speaker: allergist Bryan Stone, MD November 18, 2009 Metro-West (Framingham, MA) “Food Allergy and Anxiety: Strategies to Support Your Child” Speaker: Jennifer LeBovidge, PhD, Psychologist at Food Allergy Center, Children's Hospital, Boston Nov. 19, 2009 Southeastern MA (Foxboro, MA) “Making Milk Allergy History: One Family’s Successful Experience with Oral Immunotherapy at Children’s Hospital, Boston” Speakers: Robyn and Brett Nasuti SPECIAL LOCATION: We expect a larger than usual attendance at this meeting, so it will be held at: Foxboro’s Boyden Public Library, 10 Bird St ., Foxboro , MA Nov. 30, 2009 Nashoba Valley (Ayer, MA) “Food Allergies: Ask the Allergist” Bring your questions for the group’s Medical Advisor, Jordan Scott, MD Nov. 18 Pioneer Valley (Ludlow, MA) (meeting one week early this month to avoid Thanksgiving) Meeting agenda: Pumpkin Pie Contest Bake & bring your pumpkin masterpiece for sharing & judging (don’t forget to include a copy of the recipe). Categories include: Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Wheat-Free and Pumpkin-Free. You may enter your creation in multiple categories. Not a baker? No worries. Join us anyway and sample the entries. |
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