CTV British Columbia – Misreading nut labels a potentially deadly mistake – CTV News

Aug 10

CTV British Columbia – Misreading nut labels a potentially deadly mistake – CTV News

  Even companies with the right intentions are taking the crossed-out peanut to mean they can include nuts in thier ingredients. Be vigilant when reading labels! A registered nurse is sounding the nut allergy alarm over potentially confusing allergy labels on packaged foods. While the red circle with a line through it is an internationally recognized symbol for...

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PEANUT ALLERGY ALERT

May 02

PEANUT ALLERGY ALERT May 2, 2011 Organic Food Bar, Inc. is expanding its previous recall of “Chocolatey Chocolate Chip RAW Organic Food Bars due to undeclared peanut to include additional organic food bars in the following varieties: Cinnamon Raisin, Lot # 3070910, Expiration Date 09-Jul-11; Lot # 3072110, Expiration Date 21-Jul-11, Lot # 3083110, Expiration Date...

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Sunbutter Now a Daily Staple

Apr 30

Sunbutter Now a Daily Staple

Two years ago I posted an article about how excited my nut-allergic son was about trying Sunbutter but that, in the end, he admitted he didn’t like it. How much difference two years makes — now he wants to eat it every day! We have been buying Sunbutter regularly because both my husband and I love to eat it; and a few months ago, my son asked to try it again. He...

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bubblechild | Nut, dairy, and gluten-free PESTO

Mar 23

bubblechild | Nut, dairy, and gluten-free PESTO

    Erica at Bubble Child Blog has a great recipe for Nut, dairy and gluten-free pesto. She also has a great site that is a lot of fun to read. Her personal touch to her posts sets it apart and adds a new dimension to the news and recipes (and there are lots) she tells us about.   Presto! Nut, dairy, and gluten-free PESTO.It’s no wonder Italians are so happy– basil...

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Avoiding Milk Blog: Jude the Dude, Book Giveaway

Mar 22

Avoiding Milk Blog: Jude the Dude, Book Giveaway

  Check out the contest at http://avoidingmilkprotein.blogspot.com/2011/03/jude-dude-book-giveaway.html   Jude the Dude, Book GiveawayEvery Peanut Allergy Kid needs a hero – someone to look up to, emulate, and teach them daily tricks to live safely. Jude the Dude: The Peanut Allergy Kid is a new book character created by Bridget Batson to fill that need. After...

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Chicago Wolves Peanut Free Day!

Mar 18

Chicago Wolves Peanut Free Day!

  It’s great to see events like this. Thanks, Chicago Wolves!!! The Chicago Wolves will host “Peanut-Free Day” when the team takes on the Rockford IceHogs at the Allstate Arena on Sun., March 27, at 3 p.m.  The entire Allstate Arena will be free of peanut products in order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for fans with peanut allergies....

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