Eleanor MaslinEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Family handout Benedict Blythe went to Barnack Primary School, between Peterborough and Stamford A mother is urging the government to “act immediately” to roll out spare allergy pens in schools after her five-year-old son died from a reaction to cow’s milk. Benedict Blythe, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, died in hospital after … Read more
BBC Amy Loring, a makeup artist and influencer, says a lack of “clear” labelling on products can have “severe” consequences Makeup and skincare ingredients should be listed in English and not Latin to protect people with allergies, campaigners say. Cosmetic companies display ingredients in Latin, or using scientific names. But MP Becky Gittins, who has … Read more
What it’s like to be diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies? Source link
Philippa Roxby Health reporter BBC Chris Brookes-Smith no longer lives in fear of eating the wrong thing Chris Brookes-Smith, 28, used to live in fear of dying from eating even the smallest trace of peanut. Ten years ago he had his worst allergic reaction after ordering a curry at a local Indian takeaway. The trauma … Read more
Recent advancements in technology have made significant improvements in various areas of medicine, and allergy testing is no exception. One of the most exciting innovations is the Allergy Component Testing (CRD), which uses advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance allergy diagnosis. This innovative multiplex allergy test examines 296 different allergens, providing a thorough … Read more
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising people with a peanut allergy to avoid consuming foods that may contain mustard, because they could be contaminated with peanuts. The mustard ingredients – including mustard power or flour – can be found in dips, sauces, salads and pre-packed sandwiches, the FSA said. It is trying to identify … Read more
Jacobs family Hannah Jacobs was at the dentist when she sipped her drink A girl with a severe dairy allergy died after drinking a Costa Coffee hot chocolate made with cows’ milk due to a “failure to follow the processes in place to discuss allergies”, a coroner has ruled. “Vivacious, caring and affectionate” Hannah Jacobs, 13, … Read more
An inquest hears a restaurant linked to a peanut allergy death had incomplete documentation. Source link
Calls for change stem from the family of a teenager who died after an allergic reaction to a meal out. Source link
Only 60% of people needing hospital treatment for allergy reactions were prescribed EpiPens, data shows. Source link