Anaphylaxis Campaign

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Fatal food allergic reactions see decline in UK

19 February 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food)

Cow’s milk has been identified as the greatest culprit for fatal food reactions, ahead of peanuts or other types of tree nuts.

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Can I have the COVID-19 vaccine if I have a food allergy?

25 January 2021 | By Joshua Minchin (New Food)

As vaccination programmes step up around the world, New Food spoke to Lynne Regent of Anaphylaxis Campaign to offer clarity around some misconceptions related to food allergies and COVID-19 jabs.

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Precautionary allergen labelling needs a revamp

9 October 2020 | By Bethan Grylls (New Food)

Lynne Regent, CEO of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, tells New Food’s Bethan Grylls why we need legislation around precautionary allergen labelling.

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Hot drink vending machines found to pose allergen risk

5 October 2020 | By Mandy Parrett (New Food)

A local council investigation in the UK has highlighted the dangers of using hot drink vending machines for consumers with allergies.

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A UK food allergy update

7 September 2020 | By Dr Hazel Gowland

Dr Hazel Gowland provides a UK food allergy update, outlining the research taking place, new labelling legislation, the challenges lockdown presented, and some practical guidance as restrictions start to lift.

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The allergen maze

27 August 2020 | By Bethan Grylls (New Food)

New Food's Editor questions whether the current food and drink labelling is adequate and calls for industry to develop single, standardised precautionary allergen labels so allergen sufferers can make safe choices.

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Safety in the face of a pandemic

25 June 2020 | By Bethan Grylls (New Food)

New Food's Editor discovers how some major players in the market are protecting their employees during the COVID-19 crisis and the concerns some have expressed over food supply and safety.

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Episode Nine: Dealing with allergies, Coeliac Disease and intolerances in a pandemic

27 April 2020 | By Bethan Grylls (New Food)

New Food is joined by Allergy Action, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, and Coeliac UK in its latest podcast.

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Allergens In-Depth Focus 2017

19 June 2017 | By New Food

In this in-depth focus: David Reading explores food allergies, highlighting other foods besides nuts that are a risk; Allergen management in the food industry; and Dr Shona Jacobsberg asks if gluten-free diets are fad or fact...