Recalls caused by the presence of allergens have seen a steady rise in Europe. The number of RASFF alerts related to allergens has increased each year for the past four years and 2019 looks set to be ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sesame allergies have increased in recent years, meaning that more patients may seek guidance from their primary ...

Food allergy management requires a multifaceted approach aimed at preventing allergic reactions and addressing the symptoms when they occur. This typically involves strict avoidance of known allergens ...

A recipe adjustment looks harmless. A supplier offers an alternative ingredient. A production team changes the sequence of a line to keep an urgent order moving. Individually, each decision may seem ...

People are not born allergic to things, but they can be born with a genetic tendency to become allergic to things to which they are exposed, said John M. Kelso, MD, in a presentation at American ...

Proper management in the health care setting begins with an appropriate diagnosis of food allergy so that the patient can be instructed on specifically which foods can trigger allergic symptoms. Once ...

Food allergies, triggered by specific allergens, can lead to severe reactions like anaphylaxis. However, innovative treatments such as immunotherapy are revolutionizing allergy management. Accurate ...

Mia St Hilaire had a tree nut allergy and suffered an anaphylactic shock after drinking a milkshake.

Although avoidance is necessary to minimize the risk of exposure to an antigen, it is difficult to accomplish in day-to-day life, and severe reactions frequently occur despite significant efforts. 11 ...

Indoor allergens such as house dust mite, pet dander, mould spores, cockroach and rodent proteins constitute a major trigger for asthma onset and exacerbation worldwide. Exposure is influenced by ...

This report represents the first review by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of the field of food allergy. The committee’s review identified a broad array of pressing ...