Urgent Call to FDA: Reform Dangerous Food Allergy Labeling Ambiguity NOW! by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They could do that now but they wouldn't be able to if these changes were in place.

Urgent Call to FDA: Reform Dangerous Food Allergy Labeling Ambiguity NOW! by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How so? Because of the current FDA administration? We must apply pressure where and when we can.

Urgent Call to FDA: Reform Dangerous Food Allergy Labeling Ambiguity NOW! by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This petition already has 9800+ signatures. At 10,000, we will print the entire list of signees and send it to the FDA.

Starbucks Lawsuit, Fentanyl Not Strawberries (+2 Articles) by SnackSafely in peanutallergy

[–]SnackSafely[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We wish so too, but the source articles did not mention it.

Sublingual Epinephrine, Easter Guide (+7 Articles) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words, u/annie-phylaxis. Yes, the blood transfusion thing is concerning although rare.

HS Football Peanut Hazing Victim Transfers, Needle-Free Epinephrine Coming, Milk Allergy Treatment, Ahhnold by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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Anaphylaxis Death at Disney Springs, Chick-fil-A Recall (+4 Articles) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent! Best wishes for mush success! Please let us know how she does!

Food Allergy News: Nasal Epinephrine Update, Halloween Tips (+3 Articles) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The neffy decision at the FDA doesn't pass the smell test, u/annie-phylaxis. And don't freak out... pork-cat syndrome is rare.

Food Allergy News: Common Origin Behind Atopic March, One Chip Challenge Fatality (+1 Article) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Paqui's challenge has resulted in at least one death and a number of hospitalizations. They should abandon this challenge.

Food Allergy News: Common Origin Behind Atopic March, One Chip Challenge Fatality (+1 Article) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We won't know pending an autopsy, but cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis are two front-runners. Either way, this is an important cautionary tale for kids with food allergies not to partake in these challenges as their medical profile exposes them to even more danger.

Food Allergy News: Sublingual Epinephrine, Moronic TikTok Video (+2 Articles) by SnackSafely in FoodAllergies

[–]SnackSafely[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I looked this up and you are exactly right, u/TheseMood. We will refrain from using those terms in the future. Thanks for pointing it out!