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March 9, 2011
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Eating Out with Food Allergies
 Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc, and medical advisor to KFA, has been on a mission to make dining out safer for kids with food allergies. For years, food allergy advocates have been encouraging legislation directed at restaurants and other eating establishments — but food allergy education has not been a requirement in the U.S. until recently. The most comprehensive piece of legislation to date was just signed into law in Massachusetts, thanks in part to Dr. Pistiner's efforts. Read more about the Food Allergy Awareness Act and Dr. Pistiner's tips for eating out with food allergies.
Studies show that improved communication and food allergy awareness in all types of eating establishments is needed to increase safety in food-allergic patrons.
— Michael Pistiner, MD, MMSc
Kids With Food Allergies Foundation
We've been going through a strategic planning process over the past few months, which has resulted in a refined mission statement and name change to better reflect our commitments to the food allergy community.
Our new name for KFA is Kids With Food Allergies Foundation.
Our new mission statement is: “We improve the day-to-day lives of families raising children with food allergies and empower them to create a safe and healthy future for their children.”
We've also updated our logo to include the new name - look for it as we update our print publications and website.
New Facebook Features Added to Our Online Community
Those of you setting up new memberships will be able to log in using your Facebook account if you wish to do so. If you already have a KFA membership, continue to use your email address and password to login to avoid setting up a brand new membership with us.
NEW VIDEO! When Your Child Has a Severe Allergic Reaction
 Parents tell their emotional stories about their children's life-threatening allergic reactions known as anaphylaxis. They each needed to give their children an injection of epinephrine, a life-saving medication and first line of treatment for anaphylaxis. If your child has a food allergy, be prepared to manage allergic reactions: download our free practical food allergy management guide.
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Join us for a special live chat for Family Members, hosted by Deanna Graham, a social worker and KFA's community manager.
Monday, March 14
10 pm Eastern | 7 pm Pacific
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Can't afford the KFA Family Membership fee? Request a waiver.
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to participate on our online support group forums.
Do You Eat What Your Child Can't?
Parents share their thoughts on whether or not it is practical for them to keep the whole family on an allergy-free diet.
People Are Afraid to Supervise My Child Due to Food Allergies
How do you deal with rejection and social isolation when other adults do not want to supervise your child for a play date because they are afraid of food allergies and asthma?
Vegetarian Meal Ideas
Giving up meat for Lent? Find hundreds of vegetarian and allergy-friendly menu ideas.
A Special Message from KFA
KFA participates in the Amazon.com referral program. If you use this link: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=kidswithfooda-20 to enter the Amazon.com website before making purchases, Amazon will anonymously send a portion of your proceeds (6-10%) to KFA at no cost to you.
Bookmark the link in your browser and send it to friends by clicking this link.
Amazon.com carries a large selection of allergy-friendly foods in addition to children's books about food allergy, cookbooks and more.
Food Allergies in Children Cause Anxiety and Loneliness
"The burden of food allergies and the risk they can escalate to life-threatening diseases is particularly heavy on children, whose normally active and sociable lifestyle can be severely limited and frustrated by the effort to keep them away from potentially dangerous food."
How To Teach Others About Your Child's Food Allergies
KFA's President Lynda Mitchell shares tips on how to teach caregivers, family members or even strangers about food allergy and how to keep your child safe.
FDA: Over 500 Prescription Allergy, Cough and Cold Medicines Removed from Market
Many older generation antihistamines, cough suppressants and expectorants are on the list. Check to see if any of your medications are listed, and then contact your physician to see what to do next. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology issued a press release that explains more.
Treating Peanut Allergy Through a Patch
"Can your peanut-allergic child be treated by simply wearing a patch? That's what researchers at National Jewish Health are investigating. National Jewish Health, along with four other institutions in the Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR), are currently testing the safety of a peanut patch."
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!
Cooking Dairy-, Egg- and Nut-Free?
Get a huge selection (over 260 altogether!) of dairy-, egg- and nut-free recipes that your entire family will love, in Linda Coss' “What's to Eat?” and “What Else is to Eat?” food allergy cookbooks. Main dishes, side dishes, breakfast foods, baked goods and more — it's all here. www.FoodAllergyBooks.com
Food Alerts! Have you checked the Allergy Recall Alerts section at KFA recently? The following foods were recently recalled:
U.S. Allergy Recalls
- McCormick & Company: Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter (milk)
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Garden of Life, LLC: Raw Vitamin C (soy)
- Piccadilly Fine Foods: Chicken & Mushroom Pastie (egg)
- Haddon House: Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers (milk and food coloring additives)
- Natural Choice Distribution Company: Fare & Square Sandwiches, Superfresh Sandwiches, and Real Wraps Burritos (wheat, milk, soy, and egg)
- Maya Overseas Foods Inc.: Dry Fruit "Kachori" (peanuts)
- Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe: Nibble with Gibble's and Kay and Ray's Products (soy)
Canadian Allergy Recalls
- Ocean Prime: Squid Rings Salt & Pepper (peanuts)
- PTI Foods: Gharse Juices (sulfites)
Project Manager: Lynda Mitchell
Editor: Melanie Carver
Proofreaders: Jennifer Blanford, Melanie Croft, Elyse Hahne, Laura Healy, Kathryn Hankins, Cristi Schwamb
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