Notice Board
March 2011
10 March
In the news:
Introduction of gluten into an infant’s diet
The Food Standards Agency is reminding parents of Government advice to exclusively feed babies breast milk for around six months and not to introduce solid food until after this time. This is following an in-depth review by experts who looked at the best time to introduce gluten, a protein found in cereals such as wheat, rye and barley, into infants’ diets.
05 March
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01 March
In the news:
Guidance on food allergy in children
In the UK's National Health Service, allergy care takes place in primary care and community settings, and children and young people with a clear diagnosis are usually managed by general practitioners or with over-the-counter drugs. If there is diagnostic doubt or symptoms of more severe disease, referral to specialist care will be considered. Concerns have been expressed about the occurrence of food allergy in the general population, because of an apparent increase in prevalence in recent decades and the potentially severe consequences—about one in 20 children has a food allergy, with one child in 50 allergic to nuts.
You can read the full report and guideline summaries on the NICE site.
February 2011
24 February
The full list of EU approved additives is now on the site with links for additional information.
15 February
In the news:
Toddler, 2, so allergic to food even the 'smell of pizza' can send him into shock
Two-year-old Christopher has such severe food allergies that even the smell of pizza can send him into potentially fatal anaphylactic shock.
The toddler from Colchester in Essex, was rushed to hospital after touching a shopping trolley which had minute traces of milk on it.
13 February
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New research updates added to the site:
Peanuts, nuts, sesame and coconut
Histamine intolerance mimics anorexia nervosa
06 February
New research update added to the site: ADHD and Diet
01 February
The Co-operative withdraws some cheese
due to high histamine levels
The Co-operative has withdrawn Co-op British Extra Mature Cheese with a ‘best before’ date of 24 February 2011 and Co-op Welsh Extra Mature Cheese with a best before date of 14 March 2011, because the products contain high histamine levels.
The Agency has issued a Product Withdrawal Information Notice as eating more than small amounts of the products may cause symptoms similar to an allergic reaction.
January 2011
12 January
In the news: Chinese takeaways are warned after illegal levels of additive found in food The amounts of MSG were found to be above safe liimits.
10 January
In the news:
Asphalia Food Products Ltd recalls one batch of Asphalia for Natural Sleep due to elevated lead levels
Asphalia is a wheatgrass supplement and the suspect batch is best before
04 2012.
09 January
New article added to the site:
Food Intolerance and Mental Health
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07 January
In the news: Food Standards Agency - Update on dioxin contamination of pasteurised liquid eggs
05 January
New research update added to the site:
New onset Egg Allergy in adults
04 January
In the news:
Scientists Uncover New Pandemic
There is an escalating pandemic of acquired allergy, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivity in previously healthy people. Research shows that this, as well as many contemporary illnesses, is the direct result of our toxic environment...
"The prevalence of allergic-related diseases, food intolerance, and chemical sensitivities in both the pediatric and adult population has increased dramatically over the last two decades, with escalating rates of associated morbidity."
Food Allergies Send About 200,000 Americans to ER Each Year
Food allergies may cause more trips to the emergency room than was previously thought, according to a new report.
02 January
All the very best wishes for a wonderful New Year.