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November 10, 2010
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Large, Multidisciplinary Medical Advisory Team Guides KFA Into 2011
KFA's medical advisory board grows by three
Our MAT members represent multiple disciplines from allergy to psychology and serve our mission by composing and reviewing KFA's educational materials, reviewing and approving books in our book shop, providing general guidance for our peer support forums, and designing and conducting food allergy research.
I am delighted and honored to welcome these three professionals to our team:
1. Joy Hogge, PhD, is a psychologist in Mississippi who has been a long-time KFA member. She has first-hand experience with one of the peanut oral immunotherapy studies, and will offer valuable insights on the psychological aspects of living with and managing food allergies. These are clearly issues of major importance to our members and Joy can help us continue to address them.
2. Nancy Payne, MD, is associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Virginia. She has been recognized as an outstanding teacher and mentor, and also initially came to KFA as a member. She is enthusiastic about joining the team, and very interested in improving patient education around food allergy issues.
3. David Stukus, MD, is an allergist/immunologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is an excellent clinician and educator, and an outstanding advocate for his patients.
We hope you will use the items in this newsletter, our educational resources, recipes and forums to help you plan a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving day.
With warmest regards,
Lynda Mitchell and the KFA team
KFA's 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Parade WINNERS!
Thank you for celebrating a virtual food allergy-friendly Halloween with KFA. If you didn't see the parade slideshow yet, it is still available online. The children were adorable and the costumes were very creative! The winners randomly selected from this year's parade are:
Each winning family received prizes valued at $50, including a complimentary Family Membership to KFA, a recipe booklet, small medicine-carrying bag and a large, insulated cooler bag. We look forward to hosting future community events!
 Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving with Food Allergies
KFA has a great collection of Safe Eats™ recipes and a supportive and caring online community where you can connect with other parents preparing for Thanksgiving. Share menu ideas, ask questions or bounce ideas off other parents who really understand the special challenges Thanksgiving presents for families with food allergies.
These resources will also help you with celebration ideas, food allergy safety tips and more:
Thanksgiving Survival Tips (including a free PDF guide)
Helping Kids Obey Their Food Restrictions During the Holidays (by John F. Taylor, Ph.D.)
Just in time for the holiday season, these recipes are sure to be a hit for your family gatherings! If you have any questions about ingredients or how to make one of these recipes safe for your allergies, visit our Food & Cooking Forums.
Free Recipe: Mom's Pumpkin Pie (Egg and Milk-Free)
Find other free recipes from KFA
Members-Only Holiday Recipes (Over 1,000 Allergy-Friendly Recipes)
KFA Family Members have access to our all of our allergy-friendly recipes, including this collection of 52 holiday recipes that showcases dinner rolls, stuffing, turkey dishes, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, mock eggnogs, pies, pie crusts, cookies and much more!
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%) will be given 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, holiday gifts and more.
Should a Pregnant Mother Avoid Peanuts to Protect Her Child from Peanut Allergy?
A new study has found that maternal ingestion of peanut during pregnancy was related to the infants having strong positive allergy tests to peanut, a finding associated with an increased risk of peanut allergy. Additionally, one of the study's authors, Scott Sicherer, M.D. explains to CNN in this video why pregnancy may play a role in kids' nut allergies.
Many Children Have Unnecessarily Restricted Diets Based on Incomplete Information
"Many children, especially those with eczema, are unnecessarily avoiding foods based on incomplete information about potential food allergies, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The food avoidance poses a nutritional risk for these children, and is often based primarily on data from blood tests." This study found that most of the children in the study passed their food challenge and the food was restored to their diet.
Kids with Skin Rashes After Penicillin May Not Actually Have a Drug Allergy
Skin rashes are common in children treated with antibiotics such as amoxicillin, but research shows that only a few of the children demonstrated sensitivity once tested by skin, blood or oral challenge. Researchers suggest that viral infections may be the cause of the rashes and that allergy is over-diagnosed.
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 to visit Sweet Alexis to find baked goods free of dairy, egg, peanut and nuts.
Click to visit Kimster Foods.
If you have a peanut allergy, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before consuming tree nuts.
Surf Sweets
Surf Sweets are great tasting natural and organic gummy candies and jelly beans. Made with organic sweeteners and packed with Vitamin C, our products are free of corn syrup, artificial dyes and are produced in a facility free of the ten most common allergens (no: wheat, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy, fish or shellfish). www.surfsweets.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
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
No Time to Cook Dairy-, Egg- and Nut-Free Meals?
If the “holiday hustle” has you scrambling, “What Else is to Eat? The Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook” by Linda Coss is the answer. With a big emphasis on fast and easy meals that your entire family will love, you'll be able to get a delicious and fuss-free dinner on the table in no time. www.FoodAllergyBooks.com
Sign up for a free Associate Membership to read the messages posted on our online support forums.
Anaphylaxis In the Middle of the Night
"At 11:30, I had a prompting to wake up and check on her—my first thought was that she needed to go potty—but after listening for a moment, I heard a croupy cough. I ran to check on her and noticed her grabbing at her throat and her lips were swollen."
Explaining Food Allergies to a Toddler
How do you explain food allergies to a toddler so that they understand why they eat different food than other people?
What Are You Making In Advance for the Holidays?
Parents share their tips on what dishes to make in advance and freeze in preparation for the upcoming food-laden holidays.
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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Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market: Ginger Spice Cookie Dough (undeclared peanut)
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Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc.: Tuna Loins (elevated histamine)
- Nestle USA: Raisinets Fun Size Bags (undeclared peanut)
- Pictsweet Company: Breaded Okra (undeclared milk)
Canadian Allergy Recalls
- Henlong Oriental Gifts & Foods Co. Ltd.: Thai Processed Fruit and Vegetable Products (undeclared sulfites)
- Mars Canada Inc.: Uncle Ben's Stuff 'N Such Stuffing Mixes (undeclared milk)
- Goddess Gourment: M-Bar brand Organic Chocolate-Coconut Bars (undeclared peanut)
Project Manager: Lynda Mitchell
Editor: Melanie Carver
Proofreaders: Jen Blanford, Elyse Hahne, Laura Healy, Cristi Schwamb
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