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June 23, 2010
Four More Physicians Join KFA's Medical Advisory Team
We are pleased to announce the following physicians have recently joined our Medical Advisory Team. We are very lucky to have their guidance as well as their expertise and involvement in creating reliable and accurate educational resources for families.
Terri Brown-Whitehorn, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Megan Edison, M.D.
Pediatrician
Grand Rapids, MI
| Matthew Greenhawt, M.D., M.B.A.
Clinical Lecturer
University of Michigan
Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Ann Arbor, MI
Vaishali Mankad, M.D.
Pediatric Allergy
Raleigh, NC |
Welcome and thank you to all!
Warmly,
Lynda Mitchell
KFA President
Help Give KFA a Chance to Win Vital Funding!
No one except someone living with food allergies day-to-day can understand how it impacts the whole family's quality of life. That is why Kids With Food Allergies is here—to provide parent support, food and cooking help, recipes and more. Vote for KFA in the Chase Community Giving Campaign. You only need to vote once, but by doing so, you will give KFA a chance at getting some vital funding towards our work to help improve the lives for children and their families. Share this with those in your networks and ask them to vote, too. The top 200 charities with the most votes will receive $20,000. As of today, KFA is at #32, so help us stay in the top 200 by voting!
To vote: "Like" the Chase Community Giving application on Facebook. "Allow" it to access your public information. Then, vote for Kids With Food Allergies, Inc. It's a simple process that takes less than a minute but could mean a lot for kids with food allergies and their families!
Summer Promotion for Family Memberships 
Now through August 31, while supplies last!
Subscribe to a new or renewed KFA Family Membership and receive a roomy, insulated lunch cooler—while supplies last! The cooler fits the equivalent of six cans of soda, plus has a side pouch and outside zippered pocket.
Family Memberships are only $25 per year (2 years for $40!) and give you full access to our online collection of over 1,000 allergy-friendly recipes, access to premium educational resources and a subscription to our magazine-style print publication, Support Net®.
Upcoming Events!
Food Allergy Children's Dance-a-thon, Family Fun Event and Expo
Featuring children's entertainer Kyle Dine— performing new songs from his CD, Food Allergies Rock. Expo includes activities for children, allergy-friendly businesses, raffle baskets and more! Raise funds to support KFA's education and support programs. Children can meet some new friends and you can enjoy an event with other families raising children with food allergies.
Philadelphia: September 12, 1:00-3:30 p.m. [Download Flyer]
Houston: October 2, 10:00-12:00 p.m.
A Message from Our Sponsor
Navan Foods: The allergy-free food shop that is dedicated to helping the lives of those following a special diet. Founded by a mother of a child with food allergies, we understand the daily challenges of living with a special diet. Our wide selection of allergy-friendly foods includes many gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free choices and more. And most importantly, we provide allergy information for products we carry to help shoppers make safe food choices. Visit our website and narrow down products to those that are appropriate for your specific dietary needs using our Search tool. Shop online at www.navanfoods.com.
Restaurants Keep Customer Food Allergies and Intolerances in Mind
KFA's Lynda Mitchell and her son were interviewed for a restaurant industry magazine tackling the issue of food allergies and how to keep customers safe.
DOT Seeking Public Comments on Air Travel for Persons with Peanut Allergies
Department of Transportation Docket Number DOT-OST-2010-0140
The DOT is soliciting public comment until 08/09/10 on three options to providing greater access to air travel for persons with peanut allergies:
1. Banning the serving of peanuts and all peanut products by both U.S. and foreign carriers on flights covered by DOT's disability rule;
2. Banning the serving of peanuts and all peanut products on all such flights where a passenger with a peanut allergy is on board and has requested a peanut-free flight in advance;
3. Requiring a peanut-free buffer zone in the immediate area of a passenger with a medically-documented severe allergy to peanuts if a passenger has requested a peanut-free flight in advance.
Read the Department of Transportation Proposal Submit Your Comments to the DOT
Related articles:
FAAN Issues Response to DOT Request
Are Kids at Risk When Peanuts Are Served on Airplanes?
Breaking News: DOT Backs Off on Proposed Peanut Ban on Planes
DOT will still accept public comments, but has recinded its proposed rule to ban peanuts because a federal appropriations act specifies "no federal money can be used to ban peanuts or require a peanut-free buffer zone in any air carrier until at least 90 days after Congress and the DOT receive a peer-reviewed scientific study that determines peanut allergy sufferers can get a severe reaction on an airplane."
Simple Treatments Help Boy's Severe Eczema
Read the heartwarming story of a KFA member's son who traveled to National Jewish Health in Denver for help with his severe eczema.
When Food Hurts
"Robyn Nasuti watched with alarm as her son's skin crusted over in rashes again and again, his nights bereft of sleep. One day, a nibble of his father's birthday cake erupted into hives, a swollen face, and a trip to the emergency room.
No one could figure out why young Brett kept turning so sick".
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!
Click on the banner to shop on the Allergy Grocer website.
World Wise Grains
ARZU, a new staple for the gluten-free pantry. Try this blend of quinoa, buckwheat and legumes at www.tryarzu.com. Use coupon code "KFA Promo" for 15% off. ARZU, a passport to delicious gluten-free desserts, snacks, breading, side dishes, dips and so much more from World Wise Grains.
Surf Sweets
Surf Sweets are delicious, fruit juice-infused, all natural and organic jelly beans and gummy candies. Made with organic sweeteners and Vitamin C, our products are free of corn syrup, artificial dyes, gluten and are produced in a facility free of the 10 most common allergens. www.surfsweets.com
Ian's Natural Foods
Ian's is the leading provider of allergen-free foods for kids. We have over 20 allergen-free meals and snacks, many of which are free from the top seven allergens. Use the product finder on our website to customize your search and find products specific to your dietary restrictions. Ian's Natural Foods: Healthier Foods for Healthier Kids
www.iansnaturalfoods.com
HomeFree
Want to serve treats that are great tasting, allergy friendly and wholesome? HomeFree award-winning allergy friendly cookies and coffeecakes are certified whole grain, kosher pareve and organic! Find them online and at stores, including Shaw's and many Whole Foods. www.homefreetreats.com
Over 260 Delicious Recipes: All Dairy-, Egg- and Nut-Free!
Get Linda Coss’ huge selection of recipes for everything from soups and salads to main courses, side dishes, breakfast foods and baked goods that your entire family will enjoy and your guests won't believe are “allergy-free.” No need to spend hours in the kitchen or scour the city for unusual ingredients! www.FoodAllergyBooks.com
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to participate in our online support group forums.
New and Lost
"My daughter is 9 1/2 months old and was just recently diagnosed with peanut and egg allergies. We are scheduled with an allergist but can't get in to see him until the end of July. I am on a waiting list for cancellations. The reason I am so lost is my daughter seems to get hives with almost everything she eats, even things that have no peanut or egg and I have checked with the manufacturers about cross contamination."
If you are new to the diagnosis of food allergy, be sure to sign-up for KFA's free e-book,
From Confusion to Confidence: KFA's Starter Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy
Rules for Granny's House
"When we first got the diagnosis, my mom went through the house and got rid of all nuts, or stored them outside in a separate pantry. I get over there today and there is a big open jar of walnuts on the kitchen counter, Reese's peanut butter cups filling the freezer, and a box of mixed nuts sitting a few feet from my daughter's doll house in the bedroom. And, of course, my daughter winds up with some hives around her mouth before we leave... "
Six Days on the Road
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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Rich Products Corporation: Allen Bavarian Creme Filling (undeclared milk, pecan, coconut)
- Sirob Imports: Strawberry Farm Sun Dried Tomatoes (undeclared sulfites)
- Bimbo Bakeries USA: Soft White Bread (undeclared milk)
- Domega NY International Co Ltd: Fuma Custard Pie (undeclared egg)
- Kroger Co: Kroger Deluxe Chocolate Paradise Ice Cream (undeclared tree nuts)
- Eastern Fish: Hannaford Supermarkets and Bloom Brand Frozen Raw Extra Jumbo Shrimp (undeclared sulfites)
- Better Made Snack Foods: Original Potato Sticks (undeclared milk)
- Wally's Nut House: Tailgate Crunch Mix, Sweet Cajun Heat Mix, Country Western Mix, Cranberry Raisin Mix, Party Mix, Hot 'n Spicy Mix, Louisiana Cajun Mix (undeclared milk, soy, wheat)
- Sho Shing Hing Trading Co: Dried Melon (undeclared sulfites)
Canadian Allergy Recalls
- Uncle Ben's: Bistro Express 6 Pack (undeclared milk)
Project Manager: Lynda Mitchell
Editor: Melanie Carver
Proofreaders: Jennifer Blanford, Melanie Croft, Elyse Hahne, Laura Healy, Beth Puliti, Cristi Schwamb
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