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...doubts about a product, call the manufacturers and ask about the possibility for cross-contamination. If they can’t assure you its safe, it may not be worth the risk. Certain foods are not subject to FALCPA requirements. Foods that are regulated by agencies other than the FDA will have different allergen labeling requirements. Examples of such foods include: Poultry Most meats Certain egg products If you are unsure if a food is safe for your child,...

...cloudy? Or if it had expired? So many scary possibilities! So, what is the right number of auto-injectors? The answer to that question depends on a number of factors. How Many to Carry? On their website, Mylan recommends that patients at risk for allergic emergencies carry two doses of epinephrine. This is because up to 20% of patients who have an allergic emergency requiring epinephrine will require a second dose. At all times the injector...

...that as many as 70% of children have a deficiency in this vitamin! (http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/03/vitamin.d.children/). A second study found that children with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have high blood pressure and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as “healthy” cholesterol — two issues that are considered major risk factors for heart disease later in life. A deficiency in vitamin D also results in Rickets. In October of 2008, the...

If you or a family member has seasonal allergies, which are triggered by environmental allergens like pollen, you probably know that spring can be a rough time of year, especially if you live in an area with a high pollen count. Here at Neocate, we hear from some parents that their children’s food allergy symptoms seem worse at this time of year. Let’s take some time to review the similarities and differences...