Newstalk1010 Interview: Bell Canada Removes Poinsettias To Protect Allergic Employee
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jim Richards’ NEWSTALK1010 radio show today. I was asked to comment on the controversy concerning the removal of poinsettia plants from a Bell Canada building in Mississauga. You can read the original news story by clicking here. The removal of the plants is to protect an […]
How To Survive In Jail With Food Allergies
On July 2, 2012, Michael Saffioti age 22 turned himself in to police for a warrant stemming from a missed court appearance. At booking, a medical professional was informed of his life-threatening dairy allergy and severe asthma, and he had a letter from his doctor and appropriate medication. He expected to be sent to the […]
Allergic To Shellfish? Avoid Exposure To Cockroaches Too
Believe it or not, I was already preparing an article on allergic reactions to cockroach when this story broke: Bug-eating contest winner likely died from allergic reaction to cockroaches: expert Unfortunately, Edward Archbold died on Monday October 7, 2012 after competing in in a cockroach eating contest held by Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Florida. In […]
School Bus Safety Precautions For Students With EpiPens
Jacob is entering grade 5 at a new school this year, and for the first time in his life, he’ll be riding the school bus to school. This is not a small matter for a child with food allergies, and I am in touch with several families who have experienced very serious difficulties with school […]
Oral Immunotherapy for Food Allergy: Not Ready for Prime Time
By Dr. Hugh A Sampson, MD Mount Sinai School of Medicine; Jaffe Food Allergy Institute Written for Allergies Asthma Children and published here with AAC’s written permission. Food allergy has become a major health problem in westernized countries, now affecting approximately 3.5% of the U.S. population, or about 12 million Americans, and is the leading […]
Is Nutmeg Safe For People With Tree Nut Allergies?
I recently was asked if nutmeg is safe for people with tree nut allergies. I quickly replied that nutmeg is safe because it’s a seed and not a nut. It’s a standard response, as you’ll see from this statement from FAAN: “Nutmeg is obtained from the seeds of the tropical tree species Myristica fragrans. It […]
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 […]