Can I legally enforce a nut free school? My daughter's school is wanting to change her 504 and eliminate the modification that children should wash their hands after eating peanut butter in the cafeteria. I don't want to play hard ball, but I want to be prepared just in case. ...read more
I have a teenage son that is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. He's a swimmer and I go to a boot camp class. I would like to find a peanut/ tree nut free protein powder that we can both take. Are there any protein powders that you can recommend? By PeanutAllergy.com on Aug 14, ...read more
I was wondering if anyone has gone on the Ben & Jerry's Factory tour either with themselves being PA or having a PA child. We were thinking about going to Vermont in a couple of weeks and might do the tour, but was wondering if there is a sampling option for my PA son.Thanks, ...read more
I was wondering if anyone has gone on the Ben & Jerry's Factory tour either with themselves being PA or having a PA child. We were thinking about going to Vermont in a couple of weeks and might do the tour, but was wondering if there is a sampling option for my PA son.Thanks, ...read more
I am very frustrated. When I tell people my child has a PN/TN allergy, I often hear "Oh I understand, no problem. "I have a citrus, etc. allergy." How do I explain without sounding rude, that though their allergy may cause issues, it is not life threating? The response I normally ...read more
By PeanutAllergy.com on Jul 16, 2016Question of the Week: Answered!Every week, PeanutAllergy.com answers one of the questions posted in our community.Our Answer:Thank you for your question, and kudos to you for the job hunt. (As much as adults complain about work and the rat ...read more
I'm applying for jobs for the first time. I haven't written that I have a peanut allergy on my CV (resume) because I didn't think I needed to until I'm employed. Should I include it in my CV? In the UK you cannot discriminate against hiring people with allergies. And honestly, ...read more
Hi Everyone, My name is Chris LaPlaca, I am Rebecca's Mom and I own Rebecca's Nut-Free. Some of you may remember Rebecca's Nut-Free from 2003-2009 - we were the first Nut-Free commercial bakery :) After a long hiatus, we have restarted the company and are now offering Peanut ...read more
Bakery supplier, CSM Bakery Solutions, has notified Cinnabon of the recall of Cinnabon Stix due to the possible presence of peanut allergens in an ingredient used in Cinnabon Stix. The Cinnabon Stix are sold in bakery cups, bags, or boxes, and may have been distributed to ...read more
CSM Bakery Solutions (Atlanta, GA) is voluntarily recalling the following products:Safeway 8" Single Layer Red Velvet Cake ACME 12” Decorated Chocolate Chip Cookie Jewel 12” Decorated Chocolate Chip Cookie People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut run the risk ...read more
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling one batch of Whole Foods Market™ Korean BBQ Sauce because the product contains Peanut Coconut Sauce and therefore includes peanut and treenut (coconut) allergens that were not declared on product packaging. People who have an allergy or ...read more
Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts as a direct result of the recent recall by our supplier, Grain Craft, of certain lots of its flour for undeclared peanut residue. The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were ...read more
Gerber Baby Food doesn't have any reference to allergens on its labels. When emailed for the info, the company couldn't even give the courtesy a real reply!:Thank you for emailing us. One of our Registered Dietitians may better assist you with your questions and concerns. Our ...read more
Smell ReactionI have searched high and low on information for reaction to the smell of peanuts/ peanut butter. Only to find several Dr's stating how it is not possible. I am posting this today because I know out there some where others have this question. While I am no doctor I ...read more
Vaccines cause the development of food allergies: the latest evidenceDrs. Commins and Platts-Mills were the first to describe tick bites causing red meat allergy.[1?]A case of a naturally injected allergen causing the development of allergy.Vaccines of course are artificial ...read more
I am hosting a Twitter Party tonight for Fancypants Bakery, a dedicated peanut-free, nut-free bakery a few miles from my home. They are reaching out to the peanut and nut allergy to let folks know not only are they peanut-free and nut-free (which they have been for about a ...read more
I must commend Delta Airlines for making my severe peanut/tree nut allergic son feel very relaxed on a flight. His ticket was tagged by the airline and my husband notified the gate upon arrival. My husband was allowed to board the plane first and wipe down the seats and tray ...read more
Hi all-I just got a vitamix and I like to blend a morning drink that has nuts in it. I want to use the same container for making smoothies, which my nut-allergic daughter will drink (anaphylaxis). Is there any way to clean the container so it's 100% clean? My gut tells me I need ...read more
Recently my 5 year old PA daughter was eating a butter type cookie from a mass producing bakery. The package stated the possible allergens as wheat milk, and soy on the package. The bakery claims to use a "may contain" statement if cookies are produced on shared equipment and ...read more
My 3 year old son is allergic to Peanuts, hazelnuts and Brazilnuts. My 7 month old son was just tested for food allergies, and does not have any. His Allergist wants us to introduce Peanuts and tree nuts to his diet to stay tolerant to nuts. How do we do this, and keep my oldest ...read more
My 6 yr old Grandson has an egg and nut allergy. During a brunch he asked if he could taste an egg. When we explained that he can only eat some things with eggs that are baked he asked his Mom if he could put an egg in the oven and bake it for him. It broke our heart to tell him ...read more
What fruits and vegetables are safe to give with a peanut/nut and sesame seed allergy child. Very new to this! Thanks By PeanutAllergy.com on Jan 23, 2016Question of the Week: Answered!Every week, PeanutAllergy.com answers one of the questions posted in our community.Our ...read more
What fruit and vegetables are safe to give a baby with peanut /nut and sesame seed allergies? I'm new at this and it's scarey By PeanutAllergy.com on Feb 20, 2016Thank you for your question. Introducing a child to new food can be stressful, especially when that child has known ...read more
I'm a mother of 6 children, my last child is 6 months old and has allergies to peanut/nut and sesame seed!! Is it safe for him to have mangos, green beans, and peas? By PeanutAllergy.com on Apr 3, 2016Question of the Week: Answered!Every week, PeanutAllergy.com answers one of ...read more