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Canada’s Food Label Regs Pass!

Regulations requiring 11 top allergens and gluten to be clearly labeled on foods and beverages will pass on Feb. 16. The lone exception: beer.

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Nut Allergic Boy Has Close Call

A 7-year-old nut allergic boy suffered two heart attacks and one respiratory arrest after eating chocolate from a substitute teacher.

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U.S. Passes School Allergy Law

The U.S. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act was signed into law by the President on Jan. 4. The aim: safety in schools.

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Emergency Visits Surge

Over five years, one million people went to U.S. emergency rooms in search of medical help for food-induced allergic reactions.

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Warnings Get in Smokers’ Faces

New warnings on cigarette packages will cover 75 per cent of the surface area. Experts agree: bigger warnings will be more effective.

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Teaching Teacher About Allergies

Schools in Alberta now have access to a new online program with information and tips on how to protect allergic students.

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Shea Butter Likely Safe

New study shows products containing the fat derived from the shea nut are probably safe to use by those with tree nut allergies.

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Teen Has Fatal Reaction at School

Tragedy has struck a Chicago school: 13-year-old Katelyn Carlson has died after eating Chinese food that was supposed to be safe.

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Avoid Self-Diagnosing for Celiac

A U.S. gastroenterologist warns against going gluten-free without proper testing for celiac disease.

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Peanut Vaccine Shows Promise

While use of allergy shots is common, researchers had previously found they were too dangerous to use in peanut allergy. Until now.

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