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| June 25, 2008
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New! Carefree Camping
Play it safe and prepare for a lifetime of lasting memories
Reluctant to release your food-allergic child into the great outdoors? Don't be. Children are among those who can gain the most from nature and children with food allergies are no exception. |
Take your family camping this summer to enjoy the many entertaining and inexpensive benefits nature has to offer and discover this food-allergy friendly activity for yourself.
Unlike traditional vacations that often require eating meals at restaurants, one of the most enticing aspects of camping for parents of food-allergic children is that it offers control over preparing and consuming food.
Read the full article, which includes 5 tips to ensure your next camping trip is worry free and worth it! |
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New USDA Resource List on Food Allergies and Intolerances for Consumers
The Food and Nutrition Information Center of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has compiled a new resource list for consumers on the topic of food allergies and intolerances. Resources include books, pamphlets, audiovisuals and Web resources. We're happy to tell you that Kids With Food Allergies is one of the nonprofits included on this resource list!
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
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Consumers play an important public health role by reporting to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) any adverse events (unexpected side effects) after using a medical product, or other problems with any products that the agency regulates including foods. Timely reporting allows the agency to take prompt action. There are a number of ways you can report problems to the agency, depending on the type of problem and product. This guide provides tips to help you make your report. |
FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
When you have a problem with a food, drug, or other FDA-regulated product, the FDA wants to hear from you. Here's a new guide on the FDA Web site to learn how to report problems using two of FDA's main reporting systems.
News
Food Allergies on a Stick: The Risks of Summer Eating
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) issued a press release this month offering tips for staying safe this summer while managing food allergies.
"People with food allergies must be extra vigilant when eating at summer fairs and festivals," said Amal H. Assa'ad, MD, FAAAAI and Chair of the AAAAI Adverse Reactions to Foods Committee. "There are many questions about ingredients, preparations and possible cross-contamination that if left unanswered could lead to an allergic reaction."
When a School Refuses to Protect a Child with Life-threatening Food Allergies
Wrightslaw provides details about a recent Office of Civil Rights (OCR) investigation of a school district in Virginia. The school district initially determined that one of its students with potentially life-threatening food allergies did not have a disability and was, therefore, not eligible for services and protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For those unfamiliar: Section 504 protects those with disabilities, and for those with life-threatening food allergies who are determined eligible for a "504 Plan," the plan would address the child's allergy-related needs and ensure a safe educational environment.
After the family filed a complaint with the OCR, the OCR investigated and concluded that the school district needed to re-evaluate the student for eligibility for a Section 504 plan due to the potentially life-threatening nature of her food allergies.
Reading (PA) Phillies Food Allergy Awareness Games
Save the dates: July 25 and August 15! The Reading Phillies will be offering two more games this season with peanut free sections. Kids With Food Allergies will have an allergy awareness table there to provide food allergy educational materials to fans in attendance.
"Must Read" Discussions on Our Online Support Forums
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to read the messages posted in our "Main" online support group forum.
I had to use epi for the first time
"Beyond a shadow of a doubt, it's by far the scariest thing I've ever had to experience in my life, and after reading all about everyone's stories of reactions and such on this website for over a year now, I can now truly understand exactly what it feels like, and the horror of seeing that helpless look on your child's face when they know something horribly wrong is happening to them, and they don't know how to make it stop."
Parents offer comfort to a mom who shares the details of her son's anaphylactic reaction after eating a cheese cracker.
Funny restaurant experience
"Today, and asked if they could please check to see what was in the buns. First person said, "no idea." I said, "could you please find out?" He grumbled a bit, and got a supervisor. She grumbled a bit, and finally got the manager...At first I thought he was being clueless, but he was actually arguing with me about cross contamination!"
Parents share some of their restaurant experiences from the frustrating to the whimsical, and discuss whether you should leave a larger tip for good service when a restaurant does a great job providing a safe meal for a food allergic child.
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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.
 Summer Grills and Salads
Summer is here, and summer brings many treats that are often not safe for food allergies. Try these recipes to help you give your kids with food allergies a special summer beat-the-heat treat. 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.
Rainbow Scoops
Your kids will love eating this chilled salad with scoop chips so much that they won't notice all of the nutrition hiding in it (or that blue is missing from the rainbow)! Any leftover salad makes an excellent side dish for grilled chicken or a yummy filling for a wrap sandwich.
Recipe created by Amy W
Made without milk, soy, peanut, egg, tree nut, wheat, gluten, fish, shellfish, sesame, rice.
Category: Side Dishes
# of Servings: 10-12
Ingredients
2 15 oz cans black beans
1 11 oz can yellow and white corn
1 small orange bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
30 grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tsp jarred minced garlic
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 bag "scoop" tortilla or corn chips
Instructions
Drain and rinse black beans and pour into large mixing bowl. Drain and rinse yellow and white corn and add to bowl. Add the remaining ingredients (except the "scoop" chips) and mix until thoroughly combined. Either chill in the refrigerator and pack in a prepared, insulated thermos or pack in a container in an insulated lunch bag with a freezer pack. Eat by scooping with "scoop" chips.
Your kids will love eating this chilled salad with scoop chips so much that they won't notice all of the nutrition hiding in it (or that blue is missing from the rainbow)!
Substitutions
Use dairy, egg, soy, wheat and/or gluten free ingredients as needed. Be sure to check that your tortilla chips are not cross contaminated w/ sesame or cooked in peanut oil if needed.
Nina's London Broil
Recipe Created By: Susan S
Made without milk, soy, peanut, egg, tree nut, wheat, gluten, corn, fish, shellfish, sesame.
Category: Main Dishes
# of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 lbs flank steak
1/4 cup ume plum vinegar
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
Blend all the ingredients. Marinate flank steak for 4 hours, or overnight, turning once. Broil or grill to desired doneness.
Comments
This is great cooked on a really hot grill and served medium-rare.
Substitutions
For citrus-free, use cider vinegar instead of lemon juice.
Family Membership subscribers can check out the new recipes added this month by entering the Recipe Database and clicking on "new recipes" in the left navigation menu.
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Ian's Natural Foods
Ian's Natural Foods specializes in a variety of all natural allergen free foods for kids including chicken nuggets, pizza, cookies, and many more! For more delicious Ian's items visit your natural food or conventional market today! www.iansnaturalfoods.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
- Leiner Health Products: Liquimax® Multivitamin (undeclared fish (not shellfish), tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and wheat)
Canadian allergy recalls
- Lanzbro Corp: White Parisienne Potatoes (undeclared sulfites)
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.
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