Website: www.LoudounAllergyNetwork.org Loudoun Allergy Network is a support group for families living in Loudoun County, Virginia managing food allergies and anaphylaxis.
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The group focus on school advocacy, social strategies, life tips, products and recipes. Connecting with others gives members comfort knowing they are not alone. Please note: The purpose of LAN's Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest page is to provide credible and/or helpful information to the public. LAN cannot control who posts to or on our page or who responds to LAN's Twitter posts. We are not responsible for any content posted on these pages, including copyright material(s). The opinions expressed on LAN's Pinterest and page and response to LAN's Twitter page are the opinions of the individual or source and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of LAN, LAN’s members or LAN’s support group leaders and/or volunteers. Twitter: http://www.Twitter.com/LoudounAllergy Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/loudounallergy/
Mission: SUPPORT Managing life threatening allergies is a difficult process. After a diagnosis of food allergies, many parents feel overwhelmed. LAN members are available to share experiences and provide practical advice. EDUCATE We educate our families and local community about living with life-threatening allergies. LAN provides resources through various platforms. In group meetings, guest speakers give presentations on food allergy related topics. Members participate in fund raising activities to support outreach and medical research. ADVOCATE We work with various food allergy organizations and Loudoun County Public Schools to promote awareness of life-threatening allergies. LAN is committed to increasing awareness and advocating for a safer environment.
Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Are Rare: CDC Report
The CDC provides new data on severe allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines – calling them 'rare'. It also details Moderna vaccine reactions to date.
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#FoodAllergyRecall Door County Coffee & Tea Co Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in French Vanilla Flavored Cappuccino Single Serve Cups http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/door-county-coffee-tea-co-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-soy-french-vanilla-flavored #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Small Number of Ruffles Original Potato Chips http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-small-number-ruffles-original-potato-chips-0 #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Publix Steam In Bag Product Recall http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-steam-bag-product-recall #FoodAllergy
Advocates' Help Needed in 'Full-Throttle' Effort to Make Sesame 9th Top Allergen
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Allergy News: EpiPen Class Action Can Proceed; DBV Hopeful on Patch
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#FoodAllergyRecall Pero Family Farms Food Co. Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-voluntary-recall-due-possible-health-risk #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Hiland Dairy Announces Recall of Hiland Dairy Half-Pint 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk Cartons http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hiland-dairy-announces-recall-hiland-dairy-half-pint-1-low-fat-chocolate-milk-cartons #FoodAllergy
Allergic Reactions in Restaurants Are Common, Yet Training Lags
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#FoodAllergyRecall Potential Foreign Object Recall Lake Champlain Chocolates Issues Voluntary Recall on Selected Milk Chocolate Products http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/potential-foreign-object-recall-lake-champlain-chocolates-issues-voluntary-recall-selected-milk #FoodAllergy
Read Candy Labels to Keep Your Sweetheart Safe
This information is for your convenience. Some candies and labels pictured may differ from what is currently available or sold in your area. These are only to be used as examples. Always read ingredient labels. It is not an endorsement or a guarantee of the product's safety. Contact the manufacturer...
Egg Allergy Alert - Dole™ Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit
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Make This Easy Egg Substitute With Only Two Ingredients
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#FoodAllergyRecall Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Expands Recall of Pet Food for Aflatoxin Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwestern-pet-foods-voluntarily-expands-recall-pet-food-aflatoxin-health-risk #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Lavva Voluntarily Recalls a Single Lot of Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lavva-voluntarily-recalls-single-lot-blueberry-plant-based-yogurt #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/weis-markets-issues-recall-possible-foreign-matter-contamination-weis-ice-cream-products #FoodAllergy
CDC on COVID-19 Vaccines: More Reactions, But Incidence Still Rare
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Milk Allergy Alert - Teton Waters Ranch Polish Sausage
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Milk Allergy Alert - Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix
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Likely More Than One Cause for COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
Polyethlene glycol is a suspect in a small number of COVID-19 vaccine reactions. But experts tell Allergic Living: there are other possible culprits.
Milk and Egg Allergy Alert - Divvies Vanilla Cupcakes
Divvies, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Eggs in Vanilla Cupcakes For Immediate Release December 31, 2020 Contacts Consumers: 203-989-3173 Announcement Divvies of Trumbull, CT is recalling Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting because the...
#FoodAllergyRecall Divvies, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Eggs in Vanilla Cupcakes http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/divvies-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-and-eggs-vanilla-cupcakes #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Lipari Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Backroad Country Spicy Cajun Mix http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lipari-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-backroad-country-spicy-cajun-mix #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Midwestern Pet Foods Voluntarily Recalls Pet Food Recall for Aflatoxin Health Risk http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/midwestern-pet-foods-voluntarily-recalls-pet-food-recall-aflatoxin-health-risk #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Amended – Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Canyon Bakehouse Products Due to Possible Presence of Gluten http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/amended-flowers-foods-issues-voluntary-recall-two-canyon-bakehouse-products-due-possible-presence #FoodAllergy
Baked Milk and Egg Foods: How Hot is Hot Enough? - Allergic Living
For those with milk and egg allergies, being able to eat them baked is great. But what about when they've just been heated, such as crackers or pizza?
Update on Rewards, Risks of Baked Food Challenges for Milk and Egg Allergies
The latest information on the rewards, reaction risks and potential for milk allergy and egg allergy resolution with the introduction of baked foods.
#FoodAllergyRecall Legendary Baking Issues Allergy Alert for Potential Undeclared Pecan in Product Labeled as French Silk Pie http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/legendary-baking-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-pecan-product-labeled-french-silk-pie #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall B&I Overseas Trading Recalls Product Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bi-overseas-trading-recalls-product-due-potential-contamination-listeria-monocytogenes #FoodAllergy
#FoodAllergyRecall Country Fresh Announces Voluntary Limited Recall of SE Grocers Branded Party Tray with Vegetables and Ranch Dip Due to Undeclared Allergens http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/country-fresh-announces-voluntary-limited-recall-se-grocers-branded-party-tray-vegetables-and-ranch #FoodAllergy
Soy Allergy Alert - Food Club Garlic Powder
B&G Foods Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in a Limited Number of Containers of Food Club Garlic Powder That Incorrectly Contain Bacon-Flavored Bits For Immediate Release December 23, 2020 Contacts Consumers Topco Associates LLC 888.423.0139 Media Matt Lindberg 203.682.8214
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