Free Webinar: Intro to neffy® for School Settings — Thursday, April 23 - SnackSafely.com A free webinar with information to help staff, parents, and caregivers feel more confident managing severe allergic reactions in school settings.

ARS Pharma is hosting a webinar to learn about neffy nasal epinephrine in the school setting. #foodallergies

Study Links Altered Gut Bacteria to Rare Food Allergy in Young Children - SnackSafely.com Study finds altered gut bacteria in children with FPIES, offering new clues into this rare and poorly understood food allergy.

Researchers are increasingly focusing on the gut microbiome for important clues into how #foodallergies, both IgE- and non-IgE-mediated, are caused and how they affect the body, with an eye toward new therapies and cures.

34 Million Lives at Risk: Why We’re Calling on the FDA for Change - SnackSafely.com Demand the FDA reform ambiguous allergen labeling that puts the allergic community at risk.

Allergen labeling in the US isn't just confusing—it’s a minefield designed to protect corporate bottom lines instead of human lives. We’re done with "may contain" guesswork. Our petition demands four common-sense changes that would transform safety for the food allergy community overnight.

New Study Suggests Skin Monitoring Could Make Oral Food Challenges Safer for Kids - SnackSafely.com Skin monitoring during oral food challenges may help doctors stop reactions earlier and reduce the risk of anaphylaxis in young children.

An exciting study further confirms the value of monitoring water loss from the skin during oral food challenges to help predict and avoid serious reactions. #foodallergies

RFK Jr Intends to Reshape Task Force, Raising Questions for Food Allergy Community - SnackSafely.com Proposed changes to ACA preventive care rules could impact access to services important for families managing food allergies.

Major changes to healthcare are underway as the HHS Secretary signals his intent to replace members of the US Preventive Services Task Force, which could have ramifications for #foodallergy screening and treatment.

Allergen Transparency Meets Taste: See Products from 9 New Partners to Our Guides and Allergence - SnackSafely.com These new partners provide us with detailed allergen-processing information, including shared line and facility information the FDA doesn't require, and you won't find anywhere else.

We've just added tons of allergy-friendly and gluten-free products to our Guides and Allergence product screening service! Download yours now, available in Peanut+Tree Nut Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sesame Free editions and a Custom edition you can tailor to your mix of 10 allergens and gluten.

Canada Approves neffy®, the First Needle-Free Emergency Epinephrine Treatment - SnackSafely.com Health Canada approves needle-free neffy nasal spray, offering a new epinephrine option for Canadians with severe allergies.

The wait is over, Canada! Needle-free neffy has been approved for adults and children weighing 30kg (60lbs) or more and will be available this summer! #foodallergies

Stay Alert: Study Shows Millions Exposed to Allergy Misinformation on Social Media - SnackSafely.com Social media allergy misinformation often promotes “natural cures,” reaching millions and complicating evidence-based care in the clinic.

A study confirms what many of us already know: social media is rife with misinformation and disinformation about all sorts of medical conditions, including food allergies and celiac disease. Don't be sucked in by memes and videos that purport a cure or a simple treatment! #foodallergies

One Year, Seven Marathons, and a Mission to Cure Food Allergies: Support Dr Qian Yuan - SnackSafely.com Physician-scientist runs seven World Marathon Majors to raise awareness and funds for breakthrough food allergy research.

THIS guy. Not only does Dr Qian Yuan spend his days researching treatments and a cure for #foodallergies, but he's also running all the world's major marathons in a single year to garner support for that research. Please consider donating to his (and your) cause.

Grieving Mother Calls for Greater Awareness of Delayed Reactions - SnackSafely.com Mother urges awareness after son dies in sleep from rare delayed anaphylactic reaction, despite careful allergy management.

A mom is calling for greater awareness of delayed anaphylactic reactions that can occur hours after the trigger. #foodallergies

One woman saves another in the throes of a reaction by giving her her epinephrine auto-injector, only to be judged later on social media. You be the judge and tell us what you think in the comments section.
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For all of you waiting for better therapies and a cure for food allergies, pharma companies are racing to meet demand. Here's a look at the market, including treatments currently in the pipeline (many to address the needs of adults as well as kids).
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Microbiome Therapies Show Potential in Food Allergy Research - SnackSafely.com Researchers are exploring whether restoring gut bacteria can help prevent or treat food allergies.

Exciting research is underway to treat #foodallergies by adjusting the gut microbiome. Here are examples of the work being done to develop treatments and a cure.

Advisory: Wawa Beverage Recall for Undeclared Milk Across East Coast - SnackSafely.com Wawa recalls select 16-ounce beverages across five states due to possible undeclared milk, posing serious risk for those with milk allergies.

This is yet another example of a manufacturer that does not disclose when allergens are processed on the same line. If you have a milk allergy, please take note. Either way, sign our petition demanding that the FDA fix allergen labeling using the link in the article. #foodallergies

Gut Bacteria Imbalance Linked to Food Allergy, Asthma in New Scientific Review - SnackSafely.com Researchers explore how SIBO may affect asthma and food allergies, but emphasize more studies are needed before changing treatment strategies.

Researchers uncover how Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is linked to #foodallergies, asthma, and other allergic conditions.

Early Trial Finds Peanut SLIT Tablet Well Tolerated in Kids and Adults - SnackSafely.com Daily peanut SLIT tablet shows strong tolerability across ages, with mostly mild reactions and no reported systemic anaphylaxis in early trial.

Sublingual immunotherapy is underutilized in treating #foodallergies. Dr Kim's research into SLIT for peanuts and tree nuts will likely lead to expanded use of the therapy.

Study Finds Adults with Heart Conditions Face Greater Risks During Anaphylaxis - SnackSafely.com Adults with cardiovascular disease face significantly higher risks of complications and death when hospitalized for anaphylaxis, new research shows.

New research shows adults with cardiovascular disease are at significantly greater risk of complications and death when hospitalized for anaphylaxis. Be sure to review the talking points in the article with your physicians. #foodallergies

Sublingual Epinephrine Advances as FDA Clarifies Requirements for Approval - SnackSafely.com FDA feedback clarifies next steps for Anaphylm, an investigational oral epinephrine film, as Aquestive targets NDA resubmission later this year.

Good news as Aquestive has received a clear path from the FDA toward approval of Anaphylm, their needle-free sublingual epinephrine candidate. #foodallergies

New Study Reveals “Trigger-Happy” Antibodies in Alpha-Gal Syndrome - SnackSafely.com A recent study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) has shed new light on Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), a unique and often

As the incidence of Alpha-gal syndrome skyrockets across the US, researchers are starting to understand how it impacts the immune system. This article includes a link to our primer on how to protect your family from ticks that spread AGS, super important now that spring has arrived. #foodallergies

FDA Removes Age Restriction for neffy® Nasal Epinephrine, Expanding Access for Young Children - SnackSafely.com FDA removes age restriction for neffy, allowing younger children over 33 pounds access to needle-free epinephrine for emergency allergy treatment.

Great news for families with allergic kids who meet the 33lb minimum but weren't able to receive neffy before because of the 4-year age limit. Also, the FDA now recognizes that you can still use neffy if it freezes (once it thaws) and after temperature excursions up to 122°F (50°C). #foodallergies

The 2026 Easter Guides: Tailor Them to Your Family's Allergen and Gluten Restrictions - SnackSafely.com Hop to it and download the latest guides!

They're here! Our Easter Guides to help you find something special for that special someone with #foodallergies, intolerances, or #celiac! Customize and download yours now!

Experimental KIC-IT Protocol Shows Early Success in Reversing Infant Food Allergies - SnackSafely.com Small study shows three infants achieved sustained, medication-free tolerance to peanut and cashew using a carefully staged raw-to-roasted protocol.

Super exciting news on the treatment front: three highly allergic infants who had anaphylaxis by six months achieved lasting unresponsiveness to peanuts and cashews after following a new protocol. Best of all, the treatment did not involve any biologics. #foodallergies

Trust the Label? Recall Shows "Big Food" Doesn't Care About Your Food Allergy - SnackSafely.com The system isn’t designed to protect you. As proof, we look at a recent recall from Frito-Lay, the massive snack division of PepsiCo.

It's a sad truth that US labeling laws protect manufacturers more than they safeguard the food allergy community. We illustrate this with a recent recall—essential reading if you have severe #foodallergies or care for someone who does.

2026 FAF Summit: The Premier Gathering Shaping the Future of Food Allergy Research and Innovation - SnackSafely.com The annual Food Allergy Fund Summit connects the brightest minds across science, policy, and investment to turn breakthroughs into action.

The Food Allergy Fund is leading the charge in finding treatments and a cure. This summit is a must-attend event for an inside look at the groundbreaking work underway to eliminate food allergies for good.

Dupilumab Shows Promise for Patients Struggling With OIT Side Effects - SnackSafely.com Dupilumab reduced GI side effects during multi-food OIT, helping patients stay on therapy.

Gastrointestinal symptoms often cause patients to stop OIT before completing the therapy. Now, combining two biologics offers a way to manage these symptoms, potentially leading to higher success rates. #foodallergies @dupixent.bsky.social

Missed Signals, Delayed Treatment: Lessons from a Teen’s Fatal Allergy Case - SnackSafely.com Coroner identifies missed opportunities in teen’s fatal allergy reaction, highlighting delayed treatment, triage errors, and critical gaps in emergency response.

Five years after the James Tsindos tragedy, the coroner has delivered her findings. James suffered anaphylaxis—possibly a biphasic reaction—after eating cashews from a meal ordered and delivered via an app. We share six key strategies to prevent similar incidents in your family. #foodallergies

FASI's Decade of Research Brings the Food Allergy Community Closer to Answers - SnackSafely.com FASI celebrates 10 years of pioneering research, shifting the food allergy paradigm through neuro-immune discovery.

The Food Allergy Science Initiative @foodallergyscience.org is marking 10 years of dedicated research into the mechanisms behind #foodallergies, with the aim of developing treatments and finding a cure. Learn more about their first decade of work and join their first-ever summit this fall.

DOT Draws Line on Airline Allergy Accommodations — What Families Need to Know - SnackSafely.com DOT dismisses complaint against Southwest, clarifying that severe allergies don’t automatically guarantee accommodations.

The US Department of Transportation dismissed a complaint by allergy advocacy groups and clarified what individuals with #foodallergies can expect from airlines. (Spoiler: not much.) See what this means for you and your family.