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Sesame allergies impact more than 1.5 million Americans, half of whom are children. Earlier this year, a new law went into effect that made sesame a major allergen. This means companies must take steps to handle sesame appropriately. Some food companies began adding sesame to their products or their labels instead of putting allergen protocols into place. We’ve been in close contact with the FDA about this. Learn more about what the FDA has to say about helping people who are allergic to sesame find foods that are safe for them to eat, as well as our response.
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At-home food sensitivity tests may do more harm than good. Learn more about the risks these tests pose and the importance of consulting an allergist if you think your child has a food allergy.
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Organizations such as FOODiversity take a local approach to helping children and families living with food allergy. They offer resources for children and families who experience food insecurity but also have food allergies, celiac disease, or food intolerances. Read our interview with members of the FOODiversity team.
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Learn more about developments in a new form of epinephrine from the company developing the treatment.
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You can be a key part of research to help improve asthma and allergy treatment, education, and awareness! Read the latest research news and learn about current research opportunities for people with asthma.
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Clinical trial updates on a skin stamp for peanut allergy and oral immunotherapy for multiple foods
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News on how dupilumab may reduce the allergy march
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New study on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic differences in food allergies in the U.S.
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Clinical trial for a biologic treatment is assessing if it may help reduce the need for oral corticosteroids (like prednisone)
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New study is looking for teens with asthma to learn more about how teens manage their asthma
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Participants needed for mild asthma focus group
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FDA-approved RSV treatment
Read more on these developments.
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KFA is conducting a brief survey to better understand how we can improve the quality of life for people living with food allergy and other allergic conditions. Please help us by taking this survey.
Your insights will help us improve our programs and services and plan for the future. The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete.
As a thank you for participating, you can enter a drawing to receive a reward!
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Starting a new school year can involve a lot of prep, especially if you are the parent of a child with food allergies. Here are some tips for getting ready for school.
- Talk with the school to start the process to create or update your child’s school health care plan
- Get copies of the forms you will need to have filled out before school starts and turn them in before the first day of school
Talk with your child's teachers about:
- Food and allergen control strategies in the classroom and during “specials” such as music and art
- How to handle classroom celebrations and field trips
- How substitute teachers will be notified about your child’s needs
Read more on our school resources page.
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The excitement of traveling abroad can be mixed with anxiety if your child has multiple food allergies. Join the discussion to share how you’ve tackled this challenge.
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Would you like to connect with other people who know what it is like to live with food allergies? Join our online community for support.
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John James, MD, talks about a common formula given to children with EoE and offers tips for introducing amino acid formulas to your infant.
Learn more from Dr. James about food sensitivity after pregnancy.
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If you have a question about asthma or allergies, you can send it to our Ask the Allergist service.
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Tofu, Mushrooms, and Eggplant - Oh My!
Check out these allergy-friendly, vegetarian dishes:
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Braised Tofu
Can be made without egg, fish, gluten, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat
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Eggplant Parmigiana
Can be made without egg, fish, gluten, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat
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Crepes with Mushrooms
Can be made without egg, fish, gluten, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat
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Pumpkin Gnocchi
Can be made without egg, fish, gluten, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat
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Preparing for a new school year can be a lot of work. KFA is here to help! Our Managing Food Allergies at School webpage is a one-stop shop for educational materials and tools to help families go into the year confidently!
When you give to KFA, you ensure families have access to trusted information and tools to help them navigate the daily challenges of managing food allergies—like heading back to school. Every gift makes a difference!
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Check out our previous issue to learn about allergy-friendly playdates, the connection between fruit and vegetable allergies and pollen, and to get some great pasta recipes.
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