Hand Sanitizers That Contain Nut Oils
*By Karen Blue of Chemurgy and Allergens blog and Avoiding Allergens blog Yesterday I was sent an article by Karen Blue of Chemurgy and Allergens blog, which in light of the COVID 19 outbreak and an influx of homemade and distillery made hand sanitizers, is very important to share. Karen expressed concern because a lot […]
Worker’s Death Shines Light on Hidden Food Allergens in Industrial Products
I was contacted yesterday by Huffington Post Canada editor Natalie Stechyson to comment about the circumstances surrounding the death of Justin Mathews, age 33 of Edmonton Alberta Canada, which comments were published here: Expert Sounds Alarm On Hidden Nut Allergens After Workplace Death. I extend my sincere condolences to Justin’s family. I share their hope […]
Six Years in Prison For Restaurant Owner Due To Customer’s Allergic Reaction
Mohammed Zaman, age 53 owner of Indian Garden in North Yorkshire, England was sentenced to 6 years in prison for manslaughter by gross negligence as a result of his customer’s fatal allergic reaction to the food served. He was also found guilty of six food safety offences. Customer Paul Wilson, deceased at age 38, advised […]
live clean shampoo – Allergen Alert
Recently, I bought live clean healthy balance shampoo and conditioner at Shoppers Drug Mart. While double checking the ingredient list of the products for any nut oils, I had a nasty surprise: The shampoo contains nut oil! As Jacob has life-threatening tree nut allergies, the last thing I want is to do is contaminate myself […]
Spotted: Peanut Containing Candy Display Inside Drinks Fridge At Mac’s Convenience Store
I was at a Mac’s Convenience Store the other day. When I opened the fridge and reached in to get a drink, I was very startled to find that a rack of Reese’s peanut butter cups was mounted on the inside of the fridge door, which was right next to the side of my face. […]
Allergy Alert: Undisclosed Ingredients In Rayne Clinical Nutrition
Earlier this summer, I noticed that my dog Coco was not well. She had seemed low energy for several days, then she threw up, and a couple of days later she refused food and water. I went outside to check her stools, and some of them were as skinny as my baby finger, instead of as […]
Strange But True: Peanut Drop For Canada Day
The CBC reports on the show As It Happens that the city of Mayo, Yukon has a “super fun” annual peanut drop to celebrate Canada Day (which was yesterday). I listened to the interview which you can listen by clicking here, and the organizer explained that local children used to be given discounted helicopter rides […]
Are Simply Bars Peanut or Nut Free?
Recently, I spoke with the clerk at a health food store and learned that she’s peanut allergic (I get into allergy conversations everywhere I go). We got on the subject of protein bars, and she told me that SimplyWhey bars are peanut and nut safe. I bought a bar and felt excited about her recommendation, […]
Is Argan Oil Safe For People With Tree Nut Allergies?
Argan oil is derived from the nuts of Argania spinosa, a native desert tree in Morocco. In other words, the fruit of the Argania spinosa tree often called “argan nuts” are tree nuts. The oil is cold pressed as opposed to heat processed or highly refined, making it more likely to contain allergenic protein. As I’ve explained before, the difference […]
ALLERGEN ALERT: Clif Bar Peanut And Tree Nut Labeling Causes Concern
My husband buys Clif® Bars from time to time, which I steal from his stash when I need a quick snack. I read the label of the coconut chocolate chip flavor and saw that it had a “may contain” statement, which is the type of labeling I look for when assessing the safety of a product […]
