I am very pleased to announce that Dana Garson has been elected to the Board of Directors for Kids With Food Allergies.

Dana received her B.S. in Advertising from the University of Texas, and brings to KFA 15 years of experience developing brands and brand behaviors, specializing in new product launches and the repositioning of brands through identity, advertising and the digital space. She has extensive experience as both an art director and creative director, and has created advertising campaigns in both print and television for such names as Range Rover, Designer Shoe Warehouse, and ESPN Zone. Her work has been recognized by The One Show, the Addys, the New York Festivals, I.D. magazine and CEBA (Creative Excellence in Business Advertising).

Dana is the mother of a child with FPIES (Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome), and has been a volunteer for KFA since 2008. Dana's professional and personal background diversifies and strengthens KFA's board and will be great assets to our organization's planning and decision-making. Thank you, Dana, for joining our board! Warm regards, Lynda Mitchell President

Please join our first annual KFA Halloween Costume Parade Event on our Main Support Forum or on our Facebook page. Share photos of your costumed children. Three random winners will win a small prize from KFA on 11/4/09.

NEW! Hidden Allergen Names on Labels (with Travel-Size Cards) Allergens may be lurking in labels under unfamiliar names. Would you know to search for "lysozyme" if your child is allergic to eggs? Or "arachis" if your child is allergic to peanuts? Refer to KFA's avoidance lists when shopping for your food-allergic child. Remember: a product's ingredient list can change without warning, so read all labels carefully before consumption, even if it has been eaten safely in the past. Many foods and products are not covered by FDA food allergen labeling laws, so it is important to know how to read labels for the hidden names for allergens. Products that are exempt from plain English labeling rules include foods that are not regulated by the FDA, cosmetics and personal care products, prescription and over-the-counter medications or supplements, pet food, toys and crafts. Egg Allergy: How to Read a Label for Hidden Egg Ingredients Ingredients, such as albumin, can indicate the presence of egg protein. This list of "hidden names" for egg is essential for those diagnosed with egg allergy. Printable Travel-Size Cards for Egg Avoidance     (short version PDF download) Milk Allergy: How to Read a Label for Hidden Milk Ingredients Nougat, quark and Simplesse are three ingredients you should avoid with a milk allergy. Printable Travel-Size Cards for Milk Avoidance     (short version PDF download) Peanut Allergy: How to Read a Label for Hidden Peanut Ingredients Did you know that hydrolyzed plant protein and lupine (lupinus albus) may not be safe for those with peanut allergy? Printable Travel-Size Cards for Peanut Avoidance     (short version PDF) Soy Allergy: How to Read a Label for Hidden Soy Ingredients The menu isn't safe for soy allergy if kyodofu, tamari or yuba are listed as ingredients.   Printable Travel-Size Cards for Soy Avoidance (short version PDF download) Wheat Allergy: How to Read a Label for Hidden Wheat Ingredients Hidden names for wheat include einkorn, emmer, kamut, spelt and triticum. Wheat can also be found in different types of food starch, but do you know how to tell which starch is safe? Printable Travel-Size Cards for Wheat Avoidance    (short version PDF download) Coming Soon! New avoidance lists and travel cards for tree nut allergy and sesame allergy.

Pumpkin Muffins A very popular milk-free, egg-free recipe	Gingerbread Cookies These little pumpkins are sure to please!	Soft Sugar Cookies Boo-tiful treats that can be made without milk or eggs
Pumpkin Pastry Bites Light and flaky dough filled with a creamy filling	Pumpkin Muffins & Pumpkin Seed Streusel Free of milk, eggs, wheat	Caramel Apple Dip A sticky, gooey delight!

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U.S. Allergy Recalls

• Affy Tapple: Limited Edition Classic Candy Caramel Apple (undeclared peanuts and tree nuts)
• Nutricia North America: Neocate Infant (protein levels lower than indicated on label)
• Adamba Imports International: Zioplex Bakaliada Morele Suszone Dried Apricots (undeclared sulfites)
• Pampanga Food Corp: Skinless Sausage Cooked Cured Pork Longanisa (undeclared fish)
• Associated Brands: Price Rite Beef Flavored Bouillon Cubes (undeclared milk)
• Fricks Quality Meats: Premium Bologna (undeclared milk)
• Noshers Choice: Just Fruit (undeclared sulfites)
• Garden Fresh Foods: Archer Farms Potato Salad (undeclared milk)

Canadian Allergy Recalls

• Krumbleez Brand: Sprouted Buckwheat, Chocolate-Ginger Dairy-Free Cookies (undeclared milk)