Notice Board
March 2010
08 March
Two new research updates have been added to the site:
Olive
Allergy
Raw Pork Allergy
05 March
In the News:
Tesco withdraws four varieties of sandwiches
Tesco has withdrawn four varieties of its sandwiches with 'use by' dates of 5 March 2010 and 6 March 2010, because the lettuce used in the sandwiches might be contaminated with slug pellets.
Genetically Engineered Corn May Cause Food Allergies
02 March
New Research Update added to the site:
Adverse Reactions to Food Additives
February 2010
27th February
24 February
New research update added to the site:
Octopus and occupational asthma
22 February
The February issue of the Food Can Make You Ill
Newsletter is now online.
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21 February
In the news:
High street food allergy tests mislead consumers
HEALTH tests available at private clinics and high street shops, including Holland & Barrett, are misleading consumers by convincing them they have “allergies” that may not exist.
Food Additives Hidden In Food Labels
MSG Added To Thousands Of Processed Foods; May Be Cause Of Numerous Health Symptoms.
14 February
In the news;
FDA to decide whether butter flavoring is safe for consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing a food additive that critics say puts consumers at risk of developing a rare, irreversible lung condition that has been found in workers at popcorn factories.
Aspartame has been renamed and is now being marketed as a natural sweetener
A
rebranded version of aspartame is apparently to be called "AminoSweet".
11 February
New Research Update added to the site:
Pancake Syndrome (Oral Mite Anaphylaxis) Wheat - Research Update
08 February
In the news:
Sharp rise in number of people with fatal allergies
Worrying trend sees increasing numbers of older adults developing allergies for the first time
03 February
In the News:
Parents create wristbands for kids with food allergies
Doctor Worries About 'Weed In A Can' Drink
This news article raises concerns about the use of Valerian root in soft
drinks
New link added:
European Commission Health site
European Public Health Web Site
01 February
New article added to the site:
January 2010
25 January
In the News:
Divine Chocolate withdraws some dark chocolate
Although the allergy advice on the product label mentions that the product ‘may contain traces of milk’, the amount of milk is above what might be described as 'trace levels'.
Morrison Supermarketsrecalls three date codes of its own-brand Value Seedless Raisins
Reason: the potential presence of small pieces of green plastic
22 January
The January issue of the Food Can Make You Ill
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21 January
New article added to the site:
20 January
In the news:
Caterer ordered to pay £415,000 to man killed by egg allergy at Sikh wedding
A caterer who supplied a dessert containing eggs at a Sikh wedding must pay £415,000 damages to the widow of a man who died from an allergic reaction, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
18 January
The Food Can Make You Ill web site is moving to a new host and there may be some interruption to service over the next few days.
If you have any problems accessing certain pages I suggest you try
again a day later. Downloads of the books are from servers that are not
affected by this transfer but if you have any problems you can contact
me on an alternative email address: sharla@tigmorbooks.co.uk
Update 21 Jan:
This is now complete and normal service has been resumed.
06 January
In the news:
There has been quite a lot of press coverage of the
"ammonia in beef" issue. It was a new York Times article that triggered
the debate:
Safety of Beef Processing Method Is Questioned
From grist.org:
Lessons on the food system from the ammonia-hamburger fiasco
New Papers on Autism and GI Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CFS patients in UK show no signs of suspect virus
04 January
New True Story added to the site:
Helen: Fruit and wheat intolerance.
01 January
Happy New Year!
December 2009
20 December
The December issue of the Food Can Make You Ill
Newsletter is now online.
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14 December
It's the time of year when parties and family gatherings increase in number. If you have a food intolerance or allergy problem these can be both stressful and hazardous. Have a read of my Holiday Tips and Tricks to help you stay safe.
03 December
The UK Food Standards Agency has released a guide to buying food when
you have an allergy. You can download the leaflet directly from their
site:
FSA: Guide to buying food when you have an allergy