Sunbutter – Peanut Free, Gluten Free, and Delicious
March 1, 2013 I love SunButter. It’s by far the best spread I’ve used. Of course my son is allergic to peanut and I can’t use peanut butter, but even if that weren’t the case, I would still prefer to use SunButter. I prefer the taste, and it also has some qualities I really appreciate: […]
ALLERGEN ALERT: Maple Leaf “Natural Selections” Contain Nitrites
I’ve been paying a premium price for Maple Leaf Natural Selections sliced ham, turkey, and chicken since they were introduced, in an effort to avoid nitrites. Maple Leaf Foods markets them as all natural. I was already skeptical about that claim, since the meat looks the same, tastes the same, and has a long shelf life […]
Allergy Legal Expert, Elizabeth Goldenberg, on CBC News
I’m thrilled to report that within one hour of publishing this article on food allergy bullying in schools, I was contacted by Aaron Saltzman, a national reporter for CBC. He felt the topic was of national importance, and we worked together to build a news segment, which aired on Friday January 20, 2012. Please click […]
If I’m Allergic To Penicillin, Can I Eat Blue Cheese Made With Penicillium Mold?
I received an interesting inquiry the other day. A woman with a known allergy to penicillin had an allergic reaction (rash and swelling) after eating a product made with real blue cheese. She wondered if blue cheese contains penicillin since it contains mold, which led me to do a bit of research. Blue or bleu […]
Epinephrine Saves Lives For Anaphylaxis AND Severe Asthma Attacks
By Dr. Paul Ehrlich** Several of our American readers responded quickly to an article in Monday’s British Daily Mail to news that a 14-year-old girl, Naishel Kelly, died very soon after reporting difficulty breathing. “She was taken to the school nurse’s office where she collapsed. Paramedics rushed her to the Royal Sussex County Hospital but […]
Schools: Please Stop Food Allergy Bullying Or You Could Be Liable In Negligence
Because of my role as an allergy advocate, people often reach out to me when their allergic kids are in a tough situation. Sometimes, the issue is food allergy bullying. Reports of food allergy bullying by students AND TEACHERS have been sent to my attention by concerned parents. To be precise, bullying can include physical […]
Allergic Injury And Death At School: What Will It Take To Protect Our Children?
As a lawyer with a passion for helping people with allergies stay safe, I follow news regarding death and catastrophic injuries from allergic reactions at school. Unfortunately, there are many situations to follow. I often wonder why I don’t find many legal decisions regarding allergic loss. There are some, but not many. To send a […]
