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Thanks to all of you who've made donations to our Creating Better Lives Today™ fundraising campaign. We had a wonderful response this past week, but still urge you to help us reach our goal by donating just $5.00.
 Donations from kind supporters like you will ensure we have the financial resources we need for 2009 and to cover the cost of increasing numbers of families requesting sponsored memberships due to the economy.
Sincerely,
Lynda Mitchell
President
7 Food Preparation and Organization Tips for Food Allergy Cooks
Preparing three meals a day, seven days a week can be overwhelming. Here are seven organizational strategies that can help you cope:
- Plan Your Menus
- Serve Leftovers
- Buy in Bulk
- Shop Online
- Always Have a Supply of "Safe" Food Available
- Freeze Cooked Foods
- Always Be Prepared for a Party
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Coming Soon: Fall 2008 New Allergy-Friendly Foods Report
 We're back from the Natural Products Expo East where we met with food businesses showcasing their new allergy-friendly product offerings. We'll be writing a summary report that will be available sometime in November so stay tuned!
Kyle Dyne provided entertainment at the Cherrybrook Kitchen booth with selections from his You've Got to Be Nuts! food allergy music CD for kids.
 Congratulations to DanaG, creator of California Caviar Bruschetta, the winning recipe from KFA's Recipe Showdown fundraiser! This recipe can be made free of these common allergens: milk, egg, soy, peanuts, nuts, wheat, gluten, fish, shellfish, corn, and sesame.
KFA extends a personal thank-you to all who held a house party to support KFA's mission. The house parties were successful at spreading awareness about food allergies, sharing allergy-friendly recipes, and building support for Kids With Food Allergies on a local level.
A special thank you to "Janet" and "clay'smommy1", KFA's top fundraising party hosts.
United Way Update
Donors in the Southeastern PA area can now designate a gift to KFA via Donor Choice during their employers' annual campaigns. KFA's organization code is #47480! Other United Way chapters may allow you to designate KFA through your employer's annual campaigns as well. Contact KFA if your local United Way chapter requires verification from KFA about eligibility.
 Kids With Food Allergies holiday cards can be ordered now. Ask your friends and family if they'd like to order these cards as well to spread food allergy awareness!
Our Snowmen cards come in packages of 15 cards for $19 or 30 cards for $34. Prices include shipping. All proceeds go to funding our programs here at Kids With Food Allergies.
Artwork for each of the cards is by a child of a KFA member, and the layout is by a graphic designer who is also the mom of a food allergic child. Cards include a food allergy awareness message on the reverse side. We know you will really like these adorable cards!
Transfer of Peanut Allergy to a Transplant Recipient
A 42-year-old woman underwent a successful bilateral lung transplant from a donor who died from anaphylactic shock from peanut allergy. Within four days of surgery, the transplant recipient started reporting reactions after eating foods containing peanuts.
No Laws Require Districts to Keep Nurses in Schools
Despite the increased prevalence of asthma and food allergies, more than half of public schools across the country do not have a school nurse, according to the National Association of School Nurses.
A message from Our Sponsor
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Our products contain NO: wheat/gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish. They're made with care in a dedicated nut- and gluten-free bakery for added assurance and ingredients are additionally tested to ensure strict allergen control standards are met. Enjoy Life is all natural, trans-fat free and certified Kosher too!
Enjoy Life is available at natural food and select grocery stores nationwide. Also available online.
Join our community today to get recipes, special offers and more! Visit www.enjoylifefoods.com.
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to read the messages posted in our "Main" online support group forum.
Halloween's Coming, What Do You Guys Do???
"Just seeing what everybody else does. We let my son trick or treat, but switch out the candy for safe treats. I also found some little boxes that look a little like happy meals with safe candy inside, they look cute, so I think I will order them."
Parents share their various ways of safely celebrating Halloween. Check them out! Also check out the free Halloween articles, recipes and tips from KFA.
Safe Thanksgiving Turkey?
Is there a "safe" turkey for Thanksgiving meal? My son has a ton of allergies.
Thanksgiving will be here soon. Did you know that basted turkeys can contain food allergens? Read this thread to get some ideas on how to shop for a safe turkey.
 The Safe Eats Recipe Database is one of a number of benefits for our Family Membership Subscribers. This is a sample recipe from Safe Eats for you to enjoy.
Reminder: Safe Eats recipes are donated by members and have not been tested in a test kitchen. Be sure to verify the safety of all ingredients.
Pumpkin Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel
 Created by Heather Hetler
This recipe can be made free of: milk, peanut, egg, soy, tree nuts, corn, gluten, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame.
"In the fall season, I love to eat pumpkin muffins. These were created over many batches, to find a gluten, dairy, and egg free version that we all could enjoy. They turn out wonderfully, and are perfect for bringing places with a "mixed" crowd--you can't tell that they are any different from standard pumpkin muffins. The pumpkin seed streusel came out of a desire to have that nut topping which is no longer possible with food allergies. I used roasted, salted pumpkin seeds, and the slight salty taste to the sweetness of the muffin is very appealing."
Be sure to visit the Allergy Buyer's Guide section of our Web site to see a growing list of businesses that provide allergy-friendly products and services!
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Awareness Badges
Medicine bags with "Action Plan", luggage & lunchbox tags, vinyl stickers. In a moment of crisis make sure that others know what to do if your child has an allergic reaction. Visitwww.awarenessbadges.com and enter promotional code back2school for savings.
Candles With Meaning
ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS! Candles With Meaning offers unique, soot-free candles which make wonderful gifts. Experience "The Hottest New Thing In Candles"! Holiday shopping that makes a difference! CWM is thrilled to be donating a portion of its revenue to KFA!
KFA Logo Clothing and Gifts
KFA clothing has been designed with colorful allergy awareness messages ("Please Do Not Feed Me, I Have Food Allergies") and our logo ("Kids With Food Allergies, A World of Support"). Different colors are available. Logo items such as coffee mugs, totes, mousepads and buttons are also available.
 The following foods were recently recalled. Check our Web site for complete details:
U.S. allergy recalls
- Fatima Brothers Inc.: Shad Raisins (undeclared sulfites)
- Arnold Foods Company, Inc.: Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100% Whole Wheat (undeclared nuts)
- Russell Stover Candies, Inc.: Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates (undeclared hazelnuts)
- JFC International, Inc.: Kyosai Sengiri Daikon (undeclared sulfites)
- Barry Callebaut USA LLC: Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (undeclared milk protein)
Canadian allergy recalls
- New World Natural Foods: Tofu Burgers, Vegi Burgers and Lentil Burgers (undeclared sesame seeds and soy)
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