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If you or a loved one has food allergies and are planning airline travel, please read this article on steps to take to ensure you are prepared and have a safe flight. This article also does a great job outlining the rights of people living with food allergies and giving details on different airlines' food allergy policies. Thanks Lianne Mandelbaum and The Points Guy!

Patterns and prevalence of Adult Food Allergy 🥜🥛 Statistically, there is a vast number of people within the UK who are either allergic, intolerant or have celiac disease. Indeed around 6% of the adult population have been confirmed clinically and this includes both from childhood and those who have become allergic later in adult life. In our latest blog, our partner Julian Edwards CEO of Food Service Allergen Management Limited provides an update on the Food Standards Agency latest report, take a look: https://lnkd.in/ek96xAdB #AdultAllergy #AllergenAccreditation #FSAReport #AllergyPrevalence #FoodIntolerance #AllergyAwareness

During Food Allergy Awareness Week, we want to create awareness about the challenging intersection of food allergies and food insecurity. Food insecurity characterized by inadequate access to nutritious food or the right kinds of food due to financial constraints or limited mobility, poses significant challenges for many families. a One study reports that 21% of children with food allergies nationwide experience food insecurity. As we navigate through these complexities, it's imperative to address not only the medical aspects of food allergies but also the socio-economic factors that exacerbate the issue. By fostering understanding and collaboration, we can work towards solutions that ensure no child has to compromise their health due to lack of access to safe, nutritious food. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUVX6aRT

Definitely expecting this to be a conversation piece for the FOOD INDUSTRY Superbowl watchers this Sunday. PREVENTING SPECIFIC ALLERGANS from entering the manufacturing chain for certain finished goods is work done by thousands and thousands of employees on a daily basis with allergan testing, allergan swabbing, sanitation scheduling and change-over lists and much more. Interesting approach to a SuperBowl advertisement. Certainly the connection is going to be readily made to illnesses and deaths caused by Allergans being in foods they shouldn't. #foodsafety #foodquality #foodindustry #correctiveactions #CAPAs #PCHF #PCQI

I just want to point out that life-threatening food allergies are not a joke nor is there anything humorous about having an anaphylactic reaction! As a mother of a toddler with multiple food allergies, "forgetting" to check the ingredients in something that may contain peanuts or tree nuts could quickly take the life of my child. It is beyond unacceptable that Uber/Uber eats would use the disease of a life-threatening food allergy as humor in their commercial, considering they are responsible for delivering and handling food. It's even more appalling that the National Football League (NFL) will allow this harmful commercial to be aired. Food allergy kids (and adults) already face major hurdles in their lives, and are often left out or excluded from many things (think cake at birthday parties, or cookies at school). Portraying food allergies as humorous is a sure way to encourage bullying among children who already excluded. According to Allergic Living, "kids with food allergies are often targeted because of their allergies. A study of youth ages 9 to 15 found that about 1 in 3 kids reported experiencing verbal and physical bullying because of their food allergies". Companies (especially ones handling food) should be raising awareness regarding food allergies and portraying inclusive and accommodating examples for our youth, instead of making fun of a condition that has taken the lives of many many people. I rarely share personal posts on LinkedIn, but having an allergy kid has fundamentally changed our lives, and repulsive commercials like this get me heated. **Update - They are pulling the peanut clip, which is great news, but it still shouldn't have been in the commercial. #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #foodallergymom #FARE #inclusion National Football League (NFL) Uber Uber eats

This should not be happening. As my mother just said at dinner, "Consideration for other people has gone down the drain." We need to train the staff who interact with our customers, especially about food allergies and other dietary needs when they are responsible for preparing and serving food and beverage. They ARE your brand ambassadors and the employees who could make or break a relationship you have with guests. By not labeling food and beverages, not having your staff trained on how to administer epinephrine, or not educating your staff on the realities of food allergies, you risk losing current and potential customers (literally), losing revenue, and losing reputation. #FoodAllergies #FlightAttendants #FoodSafety #NFSEM #FoodSafetyAwareness #GuestSafety #Airlines #DeltaAirLines #CustomerService

It is Food Allergy Week! This year’s theme is ‘When eating out: Always Ask, Always Tell’. Not talking about food allergy increases the risk of an allergic reaction. To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/eUBiiAge #foodallergyweek #allergyaware

New Law aims to protect people with food allergies at restaurants. Starting May 20th, over 30,000 food-service establishments in New York to post notices educating employees about what to do if a customer has a food allergy, how to avoid cross contamination and what to do if someone has an allergic reaction. If you struggle to find a restaurant that you can eat at, check out Nibblr - https://lnkd.in/d9QjfBJG #FoodAllergySymptoms #CrossContamination #LactoseIntolerance #GlutenSensitivity #FODMAPDiet #VeganRestaurants #NY #NYC #Restaurants

“All about food allergy” school program. “All about food allergy” is ideally suited for grades 4-6 although it can be easily adapted for other grades. The program teaches students about food allergy, what triggers anaphylaxis, how to be a good citizen and build inclusion, and much more! As the new school year approaches, be sure to share this information with your classroom or the educators you know. https://loom.ly/MugIiso #foodallergy #schoolprogram #school #anaphylaxis #foodallergies