Parent Education Resources: Allergy Information

Check out our Spring 2008 New Allergy-Friendly Foods Special Report in the Resources Section of our Web site for the whole scoop. We also offer a PDF download if you'd like to print the report to share with friends, family or support group members.

Now Open: New Forum for Celebrating Birthdays & Special Occasions with our Food Allergic Kids

Come think "Out of the Bakery Box" with us to find a safe cake and frosting or other special desserts. We've been busy creating some resources to walk cake novices through baking and simply decorating a fabulous cake. We also have resources for the more advanced sugar artist. We'll share baking tips, techniques to decorate cakes, ideas for allergy friendly party themes, and lots of other great ideas for planning the perfect "safe" event, including celebrations for a child with a few or no foods diet.


This new forum is open for all of our Family Membership subscribers.

Last Call: Send Us Your Children's Artwork!

We will be creating cards featuring children's artwork this year and invite your children to submit their creations! We will be creating an ALL-OCCASION card, and a HOLIDAY card. Your children are welcome to submit artwork for one or both cards. Please have your children use regular 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper for entries. Send art to our business mailing address, 73 Old Dublin Pike, Ste. 10, #163, Doylestown, PA 18901. [entry form]

Winning entries will receive a certificate and a KFA "Please Don't Feed Me" monkey to stuff; all runners-up will receive consolation gifts and a certificate of participation.
Deadline: April 30th.

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Silk® Chocolate Soy Milk

Kids With Food Allergies has noted complaints from three concerned parents who allege that their children have had reactions to a certain lot number of Silk® Chocolate Soy Milk. KFA has been in contact with White Wave, the makers of Silk® and received the following press release for distribution to our members this afternoon:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Marguerite Copel
(214) 721-1273


ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED DAIRY IN 11-OUNCE SINGLE SERVE SILK SOYMILK CHOCOLATE FLAVOR IN PLASTIC BOTTLES

Mount Crawford, Virginia (April 23, 2008) - WhiteWave Foods Company is voluntarily recalling 11-ounce plastic single serve bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor because it may contain undeclared milk protein. The individual bottles are printed with both a "use by" date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 2529360028. Consumers can find this information on the back of the individual bottle.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk protein run the risk of a health problem or illness if they consume this product. Some reactions have been reported.

This affected product was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail and foodservice outlets. WhiteWave's sales team is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.


HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT

This recall includes only 11-ounce single serve plastic bottles of Silk Soymilk Chocolate Flavor with both a "use by" date of May 7, 2008 (printed as 05 07 08) and a UPC code of 2529360028. Consumers should look for this information on the back of the bottle.

The Company apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. Consumers with questions can contact the Company at 1-800-587-2259.

The Food and Drug Administration has been notified of this recall.

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News

National Jewish Medical and Research Center Evaluating Treatment To Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food

Researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center are conducting trials to evaluate a method to prevent allergic reactions to food. They are feeding peanut- and egg-allergic people increasing doses of an investigational protein extract from the foods to see if they can induce the participants' immune systems to tolerate the food.


ABC News OnCall+ Allergy

This month, ABC News has launched a new section on its Web site dedicated to allergies. OnCall+ Allergy features videos of allergy experts across the country answering commonly asked questions, including one from David Hauswirth, M.D., a member of KFA's Medical Advisory Team answering "What is eczema, and what causes it?" and Robert Wood, M.D. from John's Hopkins University answering "Why are my child's RAST levels rising?" There is even an "Additional Resources Section" that lists Kids With Food Allergies as a national nonprofit resource for those visiting the OnCall+ Allergy Web site!

KFA has been working together with ABC as it strives to provide comprehensive coverage on allergies.

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Save the Dates

National Volunteer's Week April 27 - May 2

The volunteers at KFA are the heart and soul of the organization; we couldn't operate without them! Volunteers fill a number of vital roles ranging from providing day-to-day assistance on the discussion forums and providing administrative, technical or professional expertise to serving on our board of directors or medical advisory team. If you get a chance, stop by our forums and say thank you to a volunteer who's been of help to you this past year. Better yet: make a tax deductible donation to KFA in their honor!

National School Nurses' Day May 7

May 7th is National School Nurses' Day - school nurses who play a vital role in taking care of our kids at school would likely appreciate a kind gesture like a homemade card or a note of thanks from your child.

Food Allergy Awareness Week May 11-17

Are you planning any special activities for Food Allergy Awareness Week? If you'd like copies of KFA's brochures to share with families who may find what we offer helpful, you can place an order for free brochures.
More information about Food Allergy Awareness week can be found at www.foodallergy.org

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A Message from Our Sponsor

Now till Mother's Day when you place your order, select KFA when asked how you heard about Divvies and you will receive a free complimentary box of Divvies Dozen cookies surprise flavor.

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Safe Eats Recipes

The Safe Eats Recipe Database is one of a number of benefits for our Family Membership Subscribers. The following are two sample recipes from Safe Eats for you to enjoy.

April Showers of Good Food

Did you know there are new recipes added all the time to the Recipe Database? Be sure to check it often for showers of new, allergy-safe food. Our Safe Eats Recipe Database is full of good ideas to make a quick and safe meal for your family. For more recipes to make your cooking easier, from breakfast through dessert, visit our Safe Eats Recipe Database.

Reminder: These are recipes donated by members and have not been tested in a test kitchen. Be sure to verify the safety of all ingredients.

Susan's Soda Bread

Recipe created by Susan S
Made without soy, peanut, egg, tree nut, wheat, gluten, corn, fish, shellfish, sesame.

Ingredients
2/3 cup sorghum flour
2/3 cup corn starch
2/3 cup tapioca starch
2 tsp xanthan gum
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup dried currants (optional)
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
1 cup whole milk yogurt

Instructions
Blend the dry ingredients then stir in the yogurt. Knead into a round loaf on a floured surface (I used sorghum flour with this). Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes.

Substitutions
Can be made corn-free by using potato starch. Be sure to verify any additives in your yogurt as many contain pectin, gums or starches.

Angie's Unscalloped Potatoes

Recipe Created by Momma2Joey
Made without milk, soy, peanut, tree nut, wheat, gluten, egg, fish, shellfish, and sesame.

Ingredients
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dairy- and soy-free margarine, if necessary, or oil
2 Tbsp cornstarch OR 1/4 cup sweet rice flour
2 1/2 cups prepared Dari-free milk alternative
2 1/2 pounds Idaho potatoes
5 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
to taste salt & pepper

Instructions
Cut the onions in half and run through the food processor to slice. Saute in margarine or oil until almost caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. If using cornstarch, add it to the Darifree and mix, then add mixture to the pan. If using sweet rice flour, add it to the onions and stir to coat, then add Darifree.

Bring mixture to a low boil and season with salt and pepper. Adjust thickener if needed. Grease the 9x13" pan with margarine or oil spray and lay down half of the potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, layer half of the bacon and half of the Darifree/onion mixture. Repeat layering. Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

Comments
You could also add some garlic to the onions.

Substitutions
Use dairy, egg, soy, wheat and/or gluten free ingredients as needed. This recipe is not corn free because DariFree contains corn derived crystalline fructose.

Family Membership subscribers can check out the entire list of new recipes added this month by entering the Recipe Database and clicking on "new recipes" in the left navigation menu.

Click on the banner to visit the Ian's Natural Foods Web site


Cookies...For Me?
Our cookies are delicious!!! We specialize in oversized gourmet cookies that are gluten free, egg free and nut free. Now selling at fine stores in Bucks County, PA and shipping fresh orders nationwide. You won't believe these cookies are for you....they're scrumptious! www.cookiesforme.com

Meraby's Allergy Family Foods
Delicious all-natural muffin and pancake mixes that are free of dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. With canned wild Maine blueberries and dried cranberries in the box, our mixes are quick and yummy! Just add oil and water. www.meraby.com

Cherrybrook Kitchen
Cherrybrook Kitchen is a pioneer in the world of allergen-free foods. Developed by someone with food allergies, Cherrybrook Kitchen offers delicious all-natural desserts for people with food allergies and Celiac Disease. All of their products are peanut free, dairy free, egg free and nut free with wheat free and gluten free options also available. www.cherrybrookkitchen.com

Enjoy Life Foods
At Enjoy Life, our whole business is making smile-good foods that keep your insides happy too. Gluten-free and made without any of the eight most common allergens, our cookies, snack bars, granola, trail mix, chocolate chips and bagels are yum-alicious. With Enjoy Life, everyone can eat freely and smile inside out! www.enjoylifefoods.com

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Food Allergy Recalls

The following foods were recently recalled. Check our Web site for complete details:

U.S. allergy recalls

• Silk(R) Soymilk Chocolate Flavor (undeclared milk)
• Grand Carnival L.L.C. S'morestick kits (undeclared milk)
• Pulmuone Wildwood, Inc. leek and oriental noodle fried dumplings (undeclared egg)

Canadian allergy recalls

• Tend-R Cookin' Chicken products (undeclared egg and milk)

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