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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 17h
This fascinating study suggests that vulnerability to peanut allergy may begin partly with problems in the lining of the small intestine, not just with an overactive immune response. #foodallergies
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Study Finds Gut Barrier Defects May Predispose People to Peanut Allergy - SnackSafely.com
Study links peanut allergy susceptibility to pre-existing intestinal barrier defects, Paneth cell dysfunction, and loss of protective lysozyme.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We often receive inquiries about Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)—a treatment using specially formulated drops placed under the tongue to build tolerance to allergens over time. With that in mind, we thought Curex’s approach might interest our readers. #foodallergies
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How This Food Allergy Treatment Is Helping Families Build Long-Term Tolerance from Home - SnackSafely.com
SLIT retrains the immune system with daily doses of the allergen, given as drops under the tongue. As your allergist gradually increases the dose, your body builds real tolerance, reducing the risk fr...
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Some disappointing news about a treatment for eczema, asthma, and EoE, once thought to be a candidate for #foodallergies, actually causes more reactions and anaphylaxis. Do you or your child have a food allergy and use Dupixent? Please share your experience.
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Study Finds Eczema Drug Dupilumab Drives Down Food Allergy IgE but Increases Reactions - SnackSafely.com
Dupilumab dramatically lowers food-specific IgE, but new research finds those declines may not signal increased food tolerance.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Great news as DBV submits their Viaskin Peanut Patch for FDA approval to treat young kids. They also have a milk patch in trials for milk allergy and EoE. #foodallergies
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DBV Submits VIASKIN Peanut Patch for FDA Approval Following Phase 3 Success - SnackSafely.com
DBV submits VIASKIN Peanut Patch for FDA approval following positive Phase 3 results in peanut-allergic children ages 4 through 7.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This common herbal cold remedy has raised anaphylaxis concerns for years, to the point that Australia has just banned it. Meanwhile, the US is still the "Wild West" when it comes to regulating supplements. Have you ever had a severe reaction to a supplement? Share your experience in the comments.
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Australia Restricts Herbal Supplement Over Anaphylaxis Risk While It Remains Available in US - SnackSafely.com
Australia is removing Andrographis medicines over anaphylaxis concerns while the herbal ingredient remains widely available in US dietary supplements.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What if we could predict a baby’s risk of developing food allergies well before they start—and take action to prevent them? That future might be closer than you think.
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Babies’ Skin Microbes May Offer Early Warning of Food Allergy - SnackSafely.com
Early skin microbiome changes may identify infants at risk of developing eczema accompanied by food sensitization or food allergy.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
They're coming: Drones that can respond quickly while an ambulance makes its way. See how this experimental service can save lives from anaphylaxis. snacksafely.com/2026/09/when...
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When Seconds Matter: Drones Deliver Epinephrine Before Paramedics Arrive - SnackSafely.com
Paramedics are testing drones to deliver epinephrine, AEDs, and other lifesaving treatments to bystanders before ambulances arrive.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Terrific news: New legislation introduced by Sen Mark Warner aims to combat tick-borne diseases and require labeling for products containing alpha-gal. #foodallergies
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New Bills Would Add Alpha-Gal to Major Food Allergen List and Boost Tick-Borne Disease Research - SnackSafely.com
Senator Warner introduces legislation to expand tick-borne disease research and require federal allergen labeling protections for people with alpha-gal syndrome.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This fascinating development shows that enzymes from one food can reduce the allergenicity of another, possibly leading to new ways to prevent reactions. #foodallergies
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Enzyme from Pumpkin Relative Helps Reduce Peanut Allergenicity - SnackSafely.com
A figleaf gourd enzyme significantly reduced peanut allergen immunoreactivity, but researchers caution the treated proteins are not yet allergy-safe.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Hair dye reactions are becoming increasingly common due to a common chemical ingredient. Although #anaphylaxis in these cases is rare, it still pays to be vigilant for signs.
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Hair Dye Suspected in Delayed, Life-Threatening Anaphylactic Shock - SnackSafely.com
A 61-year-old man developed delayed anaphylactic shock after using hair dye, highlighting a rare and potentially life-threatening reaction.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's astonishing that the current FAA administration under Bryan Bedford plans to REVERT safety measures by making epinephrine VOLUNTARY in airline medical kits, rather than ADVANCING safety by mandating that kits include auto-injectors or nasal sprays. #foodallergies
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Senators Demand Airlines Keep Life-Saving Epinephrine Aboard Flights Despite Idiotic FAA Proposal - SnackSafely.com
Senators are pressing US airlines to guarantee easily administered epinephrine aboard flights as the FAA considers loosening emergency kit requirements.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Kids born during the COVID-19 lockdown showed remarkably low rates of #foodallergy by age five—a fascinating finding that offers critical clues into how allergies develop.
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COVID Lockdown Babies Still Have Surprisingly Low Food Allergy Rates at Age 5 - SnackSafely.com
Children born during COVID lockdown maintained unusually low food allergy rates through age five, offering clues about early immune development.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The authors of this case study assert that allergic reactions after intimate relations often go undiagnosed and are rarely reported to a medical professional. Remember, #anaphylaxis is life-threatening and nothing to be shy about.
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Partner’s Antibiotic Suspected in Woman’s Anaphylaxis After Oral Sex - SnackSafely.com
A rare case suggests antibiotics taken by one partner may trigger anaphylaxis in another through sexual contact.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Super exciting news: Anaphylm is back before the FDA for approval. The needle-free emergency epinephrine film you place under your tongue has new packaging that should address all remaining issues for approval. #foodallergies
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Aquestive Resubmits Needle-Free Sublingual Epinephrine to FDA for Approval - SnackSafely.com
Aquestive resubmits its Anaphylm NDA after completing additional human factors and pharmacokinetic studies requested by the FDA.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"If I had eaten more peanut butter or omelets while I was pregnant, would my child have avoided developing an allergy?" According to this major study, the answer is a resounding "No." [Yet another reason to stop doubting yourself.] #foodallergies
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Can Eating More Allergens During Pregnancy Prevent Food Allergies? Major Trial Says No - SnackSafely.com
Eating more eggs and peanuts during pregnancy and breastfeeding did not significantly reduce food allergy risk in high-risk infants.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Although rare, #foodallergies have been known to be passively transferred via organ transplants and blood transfusions.
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Lung Transplant Unexpectedly Transferred Donor’s Peanut Allergy to Recipient - SnackSafely.com
A lung transplant left a woman with her donor’s peanut allergy—but remarkably, the allergy eventually disappeared.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
FINALLY, people with Top 9 #foodallergies, intolerances, and #celiac disease can enjoy Girl Scout cookies thanks to our partner, Partake Foods!
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Made by Partake, Girl Scouts Introduces Its First Allergy-Friendly, Gluten-Free Cookie - SnackSafely.com
SnackSafely partner Partake helps Girl Scouts make cookie season more inclusive with its first allergy-friendly, certified gluten-free cookie.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
While the plaintiff did almost everything right, she overlooked one critical final step before eating. If you dine out with #foodallergies, keep the included precautions in mind.
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Diner Sues Cheesecake Factory Alleging Peanut Exposure Triggered Anaphylaxis - SnackSafely.com
A Houston diner is suing The Cheesecake Factory after allegedly suffering anaphylaxis from a meal she was assured contained no peanuts.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Limited emergency epinephrine options continue to drive high out-of-pocket costs, leaving a vital medication out of reach for too many families managing #foodallergies. Fortunately, market relief is on the horizon. Here is a look at the needle-free alternatives currently in the pipeline.
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Coming Soon: The Next Generation of Needle-Free Epinephrine Options - SnackSafely.com
A new generation of needle-free emergency epinephrine products will soon give patients many more options.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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A Personal Reflection on 9/11 - SnackSafely.com
Mourning the thousands who lost their lives simply for showing up to work on a Tuesday morning.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We love Sempresto's award-winning auto-injector design, but we have questions. #foodallergies
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Sempresto’s Award-Winning Epinephrine Auto-Injector Tackles a Major Problem: Remembering to Carry It - SnackSafely.com
Sempresto’s award-winning concept attaches an epinephrine auto-injector to a smartphone, aiming to keep life-saving medication within reach.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The foundation established by Andrew's family after his tragic loss to anaphylaxis saved another life this weekend. Read about Andrew and the foundation's work saving lives in his name. #foodallergies
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Andrew Mueller’s Legacy Lives On as Donated Epinephrine Saves Another Life - SnackSafely.com
A Wisconsin family’s epinephrine initiative after tragedy saves another life, demonstrating the critical importance of equipping first responders to treat anaphylaxis.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We've been receiving panicked messages from readers who have seen social media posts about this recall with images of auto-injectors. For the record: You do NOT need to worry about your emergency devices. #foodallergies
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Nationwide Epinephrine Recall Does NOT Affect Auto-Injectors or Nasal Sprays - SnackSafely.com
Three lots of multidose epinephrine injections are recalled nationwide over cracked vials and foreign particles; auto-injectors and nasal sprays are unaffected.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Great news for #celiac disease treatment: a clinical trial shows a significant reduction in gluten-related gut damage, with no safety issues identified so far.
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Potential Breakthrough for Celiac Disease: Teva Antibody Significantly Reduces Gluten-Induced Gut Damage - SnackSafely.com
A single dose of Teva’s experimental antibody significantly reduced gluten-induced intestinal damage and inflammation in a Phase 2 celiac disease trial.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Exciting news in the battle against AGS as the incidence of the meat allergy contracted from a tick bite soars across the nation. There's hope on the horizon! #foodallergies
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Rare Antibodies Could Lead to First Targeted Treatment for Alpha-Gal Syndrome - SnackSafely.com
NIH researchers discovered rare antibodies that could potentially block allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Big Pharma is on the hunt for small companies developing novel #foodallergy treatments, like MER769 described in this article. Is this a good thing? Probably, because the infusion of cash and resources will help these treatments advance through clinical trials and get to market faster.
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Another Potential Food Allergy Treatment is Snapped Up by Big Pharma - SnackSafely.com
Eli Lilly’s $2.875 billion Merida acquisition signals Big Pharma’s growing interest in biotechs developing next-generation food allergy treatments.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Something to think about as the kids head off to school...
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The FDA is issuing new guidance to speed up the development of generics, potentially fostering more competition in the emergency epinephrine market and lowering prices. #foodallergies
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New FDA Guidance Could Open Door to More Generic Epinephrine Options - SnackSafely.com
The FDA issued draft guidance for generic epinephrine, potentially improving competition, access, and affordability.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This fascinating new study traces signs of #foodallergy to the mother's placenta, offering researchers valuable clues about the disease's origins.
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Study Finds Signs of Persistent Food Allergy in Placenta at Birth - SnackSafely.com
New research has identified epigenetic differences in the placenta associated with persistent childhood food allergy, suggesting that biological clues to a child's future allergy trajectory may alread...
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Less-allergenic foods might be on the way, but will they prove beneficial or risky? The article shares our thoughts on this... let us know yours. #foodallergies
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Clemson’s Reduced-Allergen Peanut Research Raises an Important Question: Why? - SnackSafely.com
Clemson researchers identified peanuts with reduced allergen levels, but could introducing them create more risks than benefits for the food allergy community?
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A massive review of 190 studies involving 2.8 million children across 40 countries examined 342 potential risk factors to better understand why #foodallergies develop. Here's what they found.
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Study of 2.8 Million Children Reveals Major Food Allergy Risk Factors - SnackSafely.com
Analysis of 2.8 million children identifies eczema, delayed allergen introduction, and early antibiotic use among key food allergy risk factors.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Although oral food challenges are considered the gold standard for diagnosing a true #foodallergy, they're nerve-wracking, time-consuming, and expensive. Now, researchers have trained an AI model that could replace OFCs for peanut allergy.
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AI Predicts Peanut Food Challenge Outcomes With Up to 96% Accuracy - SnackSafely.com
AI models predicted peanut food challenge outcomes with high accuracy, potentially helping doctors determine when an in-clinic challenge is necessary.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This info is especially important if you are planning a procedure where you may receive blood, especially if you are type O (the most common blood group). If you have been diagnosed with alpha-gal, we suggest including this information on a medical alert bracelet or wallet card. #foodallergies
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Tick-Related Red Meat Allergy Linked to Dangerous Blood Transfusion Reactions - SnackSafely.com
Study links alpha-gal syndrome to increased allergic reactions from certain platelet and plasma transfusions in type O patients.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
If you have kids with #foodallergies attending school or daycare, you MUST have an Emergency Action Plan in place for them. We explain why and provide templates from four leading organizations.
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Back-to-School: Time to Update Your Child's Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan - SnackSafely.com
Every child with food allergies attending school or daycare should have an updated emergency action plan in place. Here are the four most popular.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If successful, a stamp of this type—meant to be worn for just a few minutes each day—could someday be used to treat multiple #foodallergies simultaneously.
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Microneedle Stamp for Peanut Allergy Moves Through First Human Trial - SnackSafely.com
An experimental microneedle stamp for peanut allergy is undergoing its first human safety trial, with Phase 2 efficacy testing planned next.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Exciting news on the treatment front as researchers are exploring whether Metformin, a drug first approved for diabetes treatment over 30 years ago, could be an effective treatment for #foodallergies.
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Could Metformin—a Cheap, Common Diabetes Medication—Be the Next Food Allergy Treatment? - SnackSafely.com
A new pilot study will investigate whether the inexpensive diabetes drug metformin could be repurposed to treat peanut and potentially other food allergies.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It's important to remember that 8 out of 10 people with #foodallergies are adults. Unfortunately, this review finds that many seniors are going under- or misdiagnosed.
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Review Finds Food Allergies Often Overlooked in Older Adults - SnackSafely.com
Food allergies may be underrecognized in older adults, while unnecessary food avoidance can increase the risk of malnutrition and frailty.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A recent study suggests that microbes that increase gut lining permeability can worsen #foodallergies.
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‘Leaky Gut’ Microbes May Worsen Food Allergies, Study Finds - SnackSafely.com
Study links differences in gut microbes to increased intestinal permeability and more severe food allergic reactions, pointing toward potential new treatments.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Yesterday's article covering a study on accidental contact with allergens generated some unusually strong feedback. I thought it important to address some of your comments and concerns. #foodallergies
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Addressing Your Comments and Concerns About the Allergen Contact Study - SnackSafely.com
Addressing your responses after yesterday's article summarizing what turned out to be a polarizing study.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A crucial study we wish had been conducted 20 years ago will help ease many parents' worries about their kids with #foodallergies.
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Study Concludes Casual Skin Contact With Food Allergens Poses Extremely Low Risk - SnackSafely.com
Large Israeli study finds food allergens contacting intact skin pose an extremely low risk of anaphylaxis in allergic children.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This study offers valuable insights into FPIES—a food allergy affecting young children that is frequently misdiagnosed—characterized by symptoms such as vomiting, severe fatigue, and dehydration. #foodallergies #FPIES
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New Study Sheds Light on FPIES, the Lesser-Known Food Allergy Affecting Young Children - SnackSafely.com
Canada's first FPIES study identifies common food triggers and finds encouraging evidence that many affected children eventually outgrow the condition.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
More exciting news as Aquestive announces new clinical data for Anaphylm—their revolutionary sublingual epinephrine film—and plans to resubmit it for FDA approval this fall. #foodallergies
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Faster than Your Auto-Injector: Aquestive's Sublingual Epinephrine Film Aces New Clinical Trials - SnackSafely.com
Aquestive Therapeutics reported positive study results for Anaphylm sublingual film, supporting its planned Q3 2026 FDA resubmission.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Exciting news on the treatment front as a study finds that Xolair allows many undergoing OIT to skip weeks or months of updosing and start directly at the target dose. #foodallergies
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Short-Term Xolair Helps Food Allergy Patients Fast-Track OIT - SnackSafely.com
Omalizumab pretreatment allowed most participants with multiple food allergies to reach OIT maintenance doses while avoiding traditional incremental up-dosing.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is a serious outrage, similar to the neglect that led to 3-year-old Elijah Silvera's death at a NY daycare in 2017. Please follow our advice if your family has young children with health concerns attending daycare. #foodallergies
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KinderCare Faces License Revocation After Alleged Failures During Child’s Allergic Reaction - SnackSafely.com
State regulators shut down a New York KinderCare after serious violations included staff failing to call 911 during a child’s allergic reaction.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Super exciting news as researchers zero in on the components of the gut microbiome that confer allergen tolerance, opening the door to the development of new, targeted treatments. #foodallergies
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Fecal Transplants Reveal a New Path Toward Peanut Allergy Treatment - SnackSafely.com
Beneficial donor bacteria improved peanut tolerance in a small human trial and protected mice from anaphylaxis through bile acid metabolism.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This bill would significantly help people with #celiac disease and gluten intolerance avoid gluten, but it also marks a missed opportunity to improve our flawed allergen-labeling rules. #foodallergies
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FASTER Act of 2026 Introduced to Target Hidden Gluten Sources in Food Labels - SnackSafely.com
In a bipartisan push to strengthen national food-labeling standards, Congressman Tom Barrett joined Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna and lawmakers from both
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Awful news as the FAA AGAIN refuses to mandate epinephrine devices like auto-injectors and nasal sprays, instead allowing airlines to maintain vials of the drug with syringes that require training to draw and administer. #foodallergies
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Outrage as FAA Again Declines to Mandate Epinephrine Auto-Injectors - SnackSafely.com
The FAA plans to modernize airline medical kits but still refuses to require epinephrine auto-injectors for in-flight anaphylaxis emergencies.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Food Allergy Fund is pouring fresh backing into five cutting-edge studies. By harnessing artificial intelligence, deep immune biology, precision nutrition, and the gut microbiome, these projects will supercharge the search for game-changing treatments and an ultimate cure. #foodallergies
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Breakthroughs on the Horizon: FAF Funds Five New Studies Targeting Food Allergies - SnackSafely.com
Food Allergy Fund is backing five innovative studies exploring AI, immune pathways, nutrition, and microbiome-based approaches to food allergy.
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SnackSafely @snacksafely.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Exciting news on the treatment front as Aravax's peptide treatment for peanut allergy receives FDA Fast Track designation. If successful, the platform can be repurposed to treat other #foodallergies.
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Next-Generation Peanut Allergy Therapy Earns FDA Fast Track Designation - SnackSafely.com
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PVX108, Aravax’s peptide-based immunotherapy designed to treat peanut allergy with fewer treatment-related reactions.
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