Changes to Food Allergen Labeling Rules

The FDA updated their food allergen labeling guidelines, including updates to labeling policies for tree nut, milk, and egg allergens.  

Some foods the FDA previously considered to be tree nuts will no longer be identified on labels. These foods are not actually tree nuts and are not common allergens. 

Also, the FDA now requires more specific labeling of milk and egg products. Instead of saying a product may contain milk, a manufacturer must state that the milk came from a cow, goat, sheep, or other animal. Eggs must also be listed according to the animal they came from – duck, chicken, geese, or other fowl.  

The guidelines took effect on Jan. 5, 2025. But foods that were packaged before that date may be on the shelves and have older labeling for a while. Be sure to read every label every time. 

For a complete list of the changes and more information, check out our blog. 

What's Going on With the Section 504 Lawsuit?

17 states are suing the federal government challenging Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The outcome of this lawsuit could have impacts on students with food allergies and asthma. These students often depend on 504 plans for essential protections while at school.

You can take action now to ask your state's Attorney General to protect students with allergies and asthma.

KFA is closely monitoring this suit and will provide regular updates. 

Stay tuned for opportunities to engage with policymakers.
 

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Food Allergy Advocates Bring Our Community’s Voice to Capitol Hill 

Earlier this month, KFA advocates, board members, and staff visited members of Congress to talk about issues important to people with food allergies.  

We asked lawmakers to protect and expand access to affordable health care. We highlighted the importance of research funding in addressing the health of people with allergies.  

Learn how you can become an advocate and join this important work! 

                               KFA Advocates at the U.S. Capitol, February 13, 2025

Where Does Your State Stand?

AAFA’s 2025 State Honor Roll™ report shows most U.S. states and territories need to do more to protect students with asthma and allergies. Only Connecticut and D.C. made our honor roll.  

Check the profile of your state/territory  to see which policies are or are not in place to manage asthma and allergies in schools.  

Then use the information to start a conversation with state and local policymakers about ways to make schools in your area healthier for kids with food allergies.  We provide a toolkit to help you advocate.  

FEBRUARY 2025 RESEARCH NEWS

Find summaries on study outcomes on the following topics: 

• Performance of epinephrine auto-injectors in real-world conditions 

• Updated guidelines for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) 

• Food allergies, anxiety, and bullying 

• Nasal food challenge for hen’s egg white 

• Reintroducing food after passing an oral food challenge 

• Peanut oral immunotherapy using store-bought products 

• Patch treatment for peanut allergy 

• Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) triggers 

To read about this research, visit our blog. 

CME OPPORTUNITIES

Health care providers, watch our continuing medical education (CME) programs on eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  

• EoE in the Littles: Early Diagnosis and New Treatment Options 

• Type 2 Inflammation in the Gut: Implications for Treatment of EoE and Other Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases 

Learn about best practices in diagnosis and treatment, the safety and efficacy of emerging therapies and treatments, and much more.                                          

FOOD ALLERGY RECALLS

There have been 6 new food allergy recalls since the last issue of Strides, including:  

• Wheat and Egg Allergy Alert: Berry Buddies Pancakes
• Walnut Allergy Alert: Broadway Bakery Raisin Bran Muffins 
• Almond Allergy Alert: Mauna Loa Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamias 
• Milk Allergy Alert: Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix 
• Egg Allergy Alert: Multiple The Pasty Oven Products

Be sure to check out our blog for the most current list of food allergy recalls.  

When you join our community, you can also follow "KFA Food Alerts" for the latest updates. 

Did You Miss Our Previous Newsletter?

Check out our previous issue for a webinar replay on food allergy basics, KFA’s commitment to our community, and answers from our Ask the Allergist service!

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