Nut Allergies - A Yuppie Invention. This is the title of an ignorant and offensive piece of writing by Joel Stein, an LA Times writer who in his biography calls himself "desperate for attention." Clearly. Citing parents' mass hysteria as the cause of most food allergies, he … [Read more...] about What some (ignorant) people think about food allergies
Peanuts/Nuts Allergy
See’s Candies Allergy Information
When I think of the holidays, I think of See's Candies. Every year at our big family gathering, we open the boxes of assorted chocolates and pass them around during the gift-opening frenzy. When I was little I was guilty of taking a bite of one, and if I didn't like it, putting … [Read more...] about See’s Candies Allergy Information
Tree-nut allergy questions (coconut? palm oil?)
Tree-nut allergy confusion? Hope this helps... Is coconut considered a tree nut? There is conflicting information on whether coconut must be avoided by people who are allergic to tree nuts. Coconut has not in the past been considered a tree nut, but in 2006, the FDA … [Read more...] about Tree-nut allergy questions (coconut? palm oil?)
Gimbal’s candies are allergen-free
I've got another candy company to add to your safe list! Gimbal’s Fine Candies, located in San Francisco, produces candies that are free of the top 8 allergens and gluten. In fact, they are made in a facility that is free of peanuts, nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten and … [Read more...] about Gimbal’s candies are allergen-free
Now she’s allergic to peanuts too
Two years ago, when my daughter was 18 months old, she had a skin-prick test to check for food allergies. At that time the results showed that she was very allergic to cashews, eggs, avocado and shellfish. The eggs and avocado I had already figured out by her reactions when she … [Read more...] about Now she’s allergic to peanuts too
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