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 […]
Sample Allergy & Anaphylaxis Presentation To Teachers
I presented at my son’s high school today to advise them about caring for allergic students. My first recommendation was that the teachers immediately check over their class lists for students identified as allergic or asthmatic, because both conditions are potentially life threatening and require immediate action should symptoms be noticed. Teachers need to keep […]
1290 CJBK Interview – Allergies Part 3
I connect with people worldwide as a food allergy expert through my blog and the Onespot Allergy Facebook group. Because I’m also a Canadian lawyer, I’m often asked to comment on legal and policy issues affecting people with food allergies. Andy Oudman of 1290 CJBK radio asked for my opinion about WowButter not being allowed […]
1290 CJBK Radio Interview – Allergies Part 4
Recently, Andy Oudman of CJBK 1290 had me on his talk radio show to discuss allergies and gluten sensitivity. Doing the show was a complete pleasure, and I look forward to being on it again soon. I comment as a food allergy expert and as a lawyer with an interest in policy and legal issues. […]
The Best School Policy For Allergy And Anaphylaxis Management
As many of my readers know, I live in Ontario, Canada, which I believe is the heart of food allergy and anaphylaxis safety protocols for Canada and the rest of the world. This is due to the work of Sara Shannon, mother of Sabrina Shannon, a child who unfortunately died at age 13 from a […]
My Pet Peeve: Products That Contain Tree Nuts Labeled Peanut Free
I almost purchased this product the other day: Sha Sha Co organic buckwheat snacks. The photo shows the cocoa & vanilla flavor and the ginger & cinnamon flavor. I’ve been having trouble finding Go Raw chocolate granola, and I was excited to find these clusters, which looked similar. As I scanned the front of the […]
Why Should My Child’s Classroom Be Peanut Free?
I’m the parent of a child severely allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. I’m certified to provide Anaphylaxis In School Settings training through Anaphylaxis Canada. My previous background is as a Canadian lawyer. Food Allergies – The Statistics 1 in 13 people or 8% of the population has food allergies. Of those people, about 25% […]
Banning Peanuts From Airlines? The Canadian Transportation Agency Recommends A Buffer Zone
via CP24 Ottawa: “The Canadian Transportation Agency has released a decision outlining how Air Canada should accommodate travelers with peanut or tree nut allergies. It says that when the airline has at least 48 hours advance notice of a traveler with these allergies, it must create a buffer zone around the person. The onboard […]
