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T. Jason Smith, J.D., joins KFA's BOD
Avoiding cross-contamination in your home
New Adrenaclick epinephrine autoinjector
7 factors that contribute to food allergies
Starbucks to begin offering allergy-friendly snacks
2009 fundraising campaign update
Research study on food allergic children's coping skills
Free Guide! From Confusion to Confidence: KFA's Starter Guide to Parenting a Child with Food Allergy
I failed my IOFC for peanuts
One mom wonders how to avoid cross-contamination at home
Check out allergy-friendly foods
Recommended Book for Parents!
Food Allergies for Dummies
Information about Twinject
Food allergy recall alerts
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January 11, 2010
KFA Welcomes T. Jason Smith to Our Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that T. Jason Smith has been elected to the board of directors for Kids With Food Allergies.
Smith earned his undergraduate degree in journalism and public relations from Texas State University, and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law. He is a licensed attorney in Houston, Texas, and serves as an officer on the State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section Council.
Smith is the parent of three children, one of whom has EE (eosinophilic esophagitis) and life-threatening food allergies. He joined KFA in 2008, and brings to KFA experience in strategic business planning, Web development, fundraising and public speaking.
Smith's wealth of professional and business experience, coupled with his perspective as the parent of a child with food allergies and eosinophilic esophagitis, will be truly valuable in shaping the future direction of KFA.
With warm regards,
Lynda Mitchell
President
Food Allergy Resource Center
Each month, KFA provides new or updated food allergy articles to educate families, caregivers and the public about different topics regarding food allergies. Premium resources are available to KFA Family Members only.
Available to the public:
The article below is available to all Web site visitors.
Avoiding Cross-Contamination in Your Home
If you choose to allow allergenic foods in your house, these foods may "contaminate" your home and your non-allergenic foods. Here are eight tips to help you avoid allergic reactions. |
2009 Fundraising Campaign
Thanks to all of you who donated to our holiday fundraising appeal. Donations are still coming in by postal mail for 2009, so we will update you with the final total in our next newsletter. We appreciate your support and generosity and the trust you have in KFA putting your donations to good use to help families with food allergies.
Research Study of a Coping Skills Group for Children with Food Allergy
Children's Hospital Boston is conducting a research study to investigate the usefulness of a group program for children with food allergy ages 9 to 12 years and their parents. The group is designed to help children develop coping skills to manage food allergies, as well as manage stress and anxiety that can go along with having food allergies. We hope that results of the study will help us to improve the services offered to children with food allergies and their families in the future.
If you participate in the study, you and your child will be asked to attend four 90-minute group sessions at Children's Hospital Boston. Additionally, you and your child will be asked to attend two other study visits at Children's Hospital Boston: the first within two weeks prior to the first group session, and the second about a month after the last group session. During these visits, you will be asked to complete questionnaires about your child's medical history and the impact of food allergy on your and your child's quality of life. Your child will be asked to complete questionnaires about the impact of food allergies on quality of life, attitudes about food allergies, and confidence in completing allergy management tasks. The study questionnaires will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. There is no cost to participate in the study. Participating families will receive parking vouchers and gift certificates to Barnes & Noble.
This research is being conducted by Jennifer LeBovidge, Ph.D., Michael Pistiner, M.D., M.M.Sc., and Lynda Schneider, M.D. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Heather Strauch, the study coordinator, at (617) 355-2195.
Sciele Pharma Inc. introduces Adrenaclick
Last week Sciele Pharma Inc., makers of the Twinject epinephrine autoinjector, introduced Adrenaclick, a single-dose epinephrine autoinjector.
Inspiring 13 Year Old Ice Skater with Food Allergies
Watch this inspiring video interview of Kendall Hollinger from ABC's Good Morning American on Saturday. We featured Kendall as a KFA Rising Star in our Summer 2006 issue of Support Net.
Seven Factors That Contribute to the Development of Food Allergies
This Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine article provides an overview of the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of food allergy. The article explains the seven risk factors that contribute to the development of food allergies and the role of food allergy in eosinophilic esophagitis. This article is written for the medical professional, but may be of interest to patients as well, or raise questions in patients' minds to ask their own doctors.
What Are the Chances That Your Second Child Will Develop Peanut Allergy?
AAAAI answers this question of the week: My daughter has a peanut allergy. Will my younger son develop one as well?
Starbucks to Begin Offering Allergy-Friendly Snacks
On January 12 at participating U.S. Starbucks stores, customers will see a line of new snack options with 220 calories or less per serving, including allergy-friendly Lucy's cookies and Stretch Island Fruit Leathers.
A Message from Our Sponsor
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to read the messages posted in our "Main" POFAK online support forum. Better yet, become a Family Member and join the discussion! Some of these topics may discuss foods. Remember to always verify the safety of any products mentioned on our forums to make sure they are truly safe for your child's unique food allergy issues.
Cross-Contamination at Home
"I know some parents just eliminate particular allergens, but with my son there is so much unknown and so many suspects that it's too much to ask my husband to not keep allergens in the house."
What is your household policy regarding food allergens in your home? What strategies do you use to avoid cross-contamination and prevent allergic reactions?
I Failed my IOFC (In-Office Food Challenge) to Peanuts
A mother shares her experience with an oral food challenge and her frustration with developing food allergies as an adult.
Visit KFA's Allergy Buyer's Guide to find foods and products that cater to the food-allergic consumer. Please let our sponsors know that you found them through KFA!
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HomeFree Treats
Want to serve treats that taste great, are allergy friendly, and are wholesome too? HomeFree award-winning allergy friendly cookies and coffeecakes are certified whole grain, kosher pareve, and organic! Find online and at stores, including Shaw's and many Whole Foods. www.homefreetreats.com
Food Alerts! Have you checked the Allergy Recall Alerts section at KFA recently? The following foods were recently recalled:
U.S. Allergy Recalls
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Rudolph Food Co.: Pepe's Gigante Louisiana Hot Sauce Flavored Cracklins pork skin products due to mislabeling (undeclared milk)
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Publix: Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Pie (undeclared pecans)
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Harry London Candies: Chocolate Pecan Caramel Stars (undeclared wheat)
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ERK Distributors: Stellas Gourment Pierogi Potato Cheddar Bacon (undeclared wheat and egg)
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Faribault Foods: Health Valley Organic No Salt Added Split Pea Soup (undeclared milk)
Canadian Allergy Recalls
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