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Undisclosed allergens in McDonald's fries
After disclosing that its fries contain more trans fat than the nutritional
information claimed, McDonald's revealed that their frence fries also contain potential allergens from dairy and wheat. The fries
had always been considered to be safe for ...
Allergen-free peanuts on the way
Thanks to the work of a North Carolina food scientist, help is on the way for the more than half million U.S. residents who suffer from life-threatening peanut allergies. Dr. Mohamed Ahmedna of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State ...
Choxie recall
Apparently some Choxie Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls were masquerading in a box of Choxie Double Dark Truffles,
sparking concerns of undeclared allergens. Galerie, the company that produces the Choxie line of chocolates sold at
Target, has ...
What Can I Get You Folks? - Diners and Their Allergies
Beware! Allergens abound at most eateries. Photo: Dan4th/ Flickr
Hanna Raskin's first waitressing job was at a small Greek diner in Michigan. In the 15 years since, she's worked at a chop suey joint in ...
A Peanut's Kiss of Death
In a tragic turn of events, a 15 year old girl allergic to peanuts has died after kissing her boyfriend who had just had a peanut snack. They say that allergies to peanuts has been rising in the past. Food allergies rarely lead to death, but ...
Hypoallergenic peanuts?
Well, not exactly. Scientists are working with an enzyme found in fruits and vegetables that may prove useful in
lessening severe allergic reactions to peanuts. In lab tests, the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) changed the proteins
in peanut extracts ...
Children should not order sandwiches without parents!
Watch out. That ham and swiss baguette may have protein, dairy and wheat! Signs have appeared in Wegman's grocery store delis (this one was spotted in Dulles, Virginia) warning customers that children -- due to fear of allergens -- may not order food ...
New treatment for kids with food allergies?
At Duke University, researchers have been engaged in an experiment that could change the lives of those with severe food allergies. Those allergies trigger approximately 30,000 emergency-room visits each year and are sometimes the result of an ...
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