Shellfish Allergy? Don't Eat Cicadas

If you live between Tennessee and New York, you are probably familiar with the Brood X cicada that appears every 17 years. The insects are everywhere and – believe it or not – some people are eating them. But that's not a good idea for anyone with a shellfish allergy. Dr. David Stukus gives us some insight on the matter.

Educate Yourself on Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

EoE is a rare type of food allergy that can cause difficulty swallowing and requires special methods of management. Learn what it is, how it's diagnosed and treated, and how you can find support and resources if your child has EoE.

Signs Your Child May Have Oral Allergy Syndrome

If your child complains about an itchy, mouth, throat, or tongue after eating certain fruits or vegetables, they may have a type of allergy called oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Read about how OAS is related to pollen allergies and how to tell the difference between OAS and anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction.

New! Spanish Food Allergy Resources

Two of our popular resources on managing food allergies are now available in Spanish! These handouts from Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) are available as PDFs you can download at no cost for yourself, your child’s caregivers, teachers, and family members.

¿Por qué le prestamos tanta importancia a las alergias alimentarias? (What’s the Big Deal About Food Allergies?)



Su guía para manejar las alergias alimentarias de su hijo/a (Your Guide to Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies)

NEWS & RESEARCH

New Research on Severe Allergic Reactions in Infants and Toddlers

Anaphylaxis can be harder to spot and diagnose in infants and toddlers. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) teamed up with leading food allergy researchers to to better understand how parents (and primary caregivers) of young children recognize the signs of allergic reactions in infants and toddlers. Learn more about the study and how this can help parents, caregivers, and doctors. (KFA is the food allergy division of AAFA.)

Do You Live in an Asthma Capital?

Asthma is the leading chronic disease in children and is common in children with food allergies. AAFA's 2021 Asthma Capitals Report ranks the top 100 U.S. cities by how challenging they are to live with asthma. Allentown, Pennsylvania, tops this year's list. See how other cities ranked.

RECIPES AND FOOD

Simple Summer Salads

BLT Pasta Salad
 

Fruity Chicken and Rice Salad
 

FOOD ALLERGY RECALLS

19 New Recalls and Product Alerts Due to Undeclared Allergens, Including Hershey's and Frito-Lay

Hershey's Chocolate Shell Topping (undeclared tree nut) and Frito-Lay Ruffles All Dressed Potato Chips from Sam’s Club (undeclared milk) are among the foods recently recalled. Read more details about the recent recalls.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month might be over, but our work continues. Whether you want to include us in your birthday celebration or want to support our mission, setting up a Facebook fundraiser is a great, quick way to get your friends involved!
 
Help us save lives and reduce the burden of food allergies. Whether you spread awareness through Facebook or donate directly, every little bit helps!

Thank you for your continued support.
Kids With Food Allergies is the food allergy division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. 
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