Most Allergenic Seafood

Being allergic to seafood has its challenges. It is included in the list of the top eight allergens. For one thing different types of seafood are more likely to produce an allergic reaction. In addition, how the seafood is prepared can impact on the type of reaction one has. Here you will learn about the different types of seafood as well as ways you can help keep yourself safe.

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Most Allergenic Seafood

Women Fitness Magazine
June 30, 2022

Most Allergenic Seafood : Are you allergic to seafood? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, seafood is one of the top eight allergens. While any type of seafood can cause an allergic reaction, some types are more likely to trigger a reaction than others.

Here’s a look at some of the most allergenic seafood:

Shellfish are a common cause of seafood allergies. Types of shellfish include shrimp, lobster, crab, and crayfish.

Fish are another common allergenic seafood. Common fish allergies include salmon, tuna, halibut, and snapper.

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New Castle NY Unveils Signs in Parks Raising Food Allergy Awareness

Anyone with life-threatening food allergies always need to be vigilant about coming into contact with a potential allergen, even in the outdoors at a park or playground. In New Castle, New York the community has taken the steps to promote greater awareness of food allergies, along with some simple steps to help keep people in their parks and playgrounds safe.

New Castle NY Unveils Signs in Parks Raising Food Allergy Awareness

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(Left to R.) Councilwoman Victoria Tipp, Chappaqua resident Stacey Saiontz, her son, Jared, Supervisor Lisa Katz and parent Heather Brown. by Martin Wilbur

By Martin Wilbur
May 12th, 2022

The Town of New Castle commemorated Food Allergy Awareness Week unveiling one of 10 signs in its parks and playgrounds reminding the public how they can protect those with food allergies. Pictured, from left, are Councilwoman Victoria Tipp, Chappaqua resident Stacey Saiontz, her son, Jared, Supervisor Lisa Katz and parent Heather Brown. Martin Wilbur photo

For those people who suffer from food allergies, they must stay constantly vigilant to not only avoid certain foods but even come close to others. For children, that can be especially difficult, since they are often in sizeable groups with their peers at school, on a school bus or on the playground.

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Amulet Launches New Food Allergen Sensor Device

To have a life-threatening food allergy means you must be vigilant. Reading labels, asking restaurant staff what the ingredients in a meal are as well as its preparation. And it’s on going; you don’t get a day off from your food allergies. But now a new product provides additional help in your quest to stay safe; the Allergy AmuletTM described as “the world’s smallest and fastest consumer food allergen sensor that tests for common allergenic ingredients in seconds”.

Amulet Launches New Food Allergen Sensor Device

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By News Wire ~ 3rd Party Press Release
2022/05/18

Amulet, the company making the world’s smallest, fastest, and sleekest molecular detection technology capable of sensing everything from pathogens in the air to pesticides in produce, today announces its official launch. Amulet is the company behind Allergy Amulet™, a consumer brand with a signature wearable that alerts people to allergens in their food, and Amulet Scientific™, a commercial brand that equips industry with a detection platform for identifying a range of molecular targets, including food toxins and environmental contaminants.

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Cesarean Births Not Linked to Increased Risk of Food Allergy during Infancy

In the food allergy world, there is continuing research to identify the cause of allergies. One area of research has been to look at the difference in allergy rates in infants born vaginally and those cesarean births. New research conducted by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), examines this issue with interesting results.

Cesarean Births Not Linked to Increased Risk of Food Allergy during Infancy

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By Murdoch Children's Research Institute
May 12th, 2022

Cesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new study.

The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, found cesarean delivery, either with or without labor, or elective or emergency, compared to vaginal birth does not impact on the likelihood of food allergy at 12 months of age.

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Public Health Organization Calls for Allergen Thresholds Product Labeling

If you have a life-threatening food allergy, accurate food product labels are essential. With 32 million Americans at risk for anaphylaxis, with approximately six million of those being children, it can potentially be life-saving. Recently the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) published a paper entitled “Trends in Food Allergy Research, Regulations and Patient Care”. This important paper provides " an overview of food allergies, their impact on affected individuals and caregivers, regulatory activities, and current research efforts to improve allergen management and patient care."

Public Health Organization Calls for Allergen Thresholds Product Labeling

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By Dave Bloom
2022/04/15

The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is a non-profit organization concerned with public health. Earlier this week, they published a paper entitled “Trends in Food Allergy Research, Regulations and Patient Care” that provides an overview of food allergies, their impact on affected individuals and caregivers, regulatory activities, and current research efforts to improve allergen management and patient care."

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