There are laws governing how 'may contain' labelling should be done. This is what the Food.gov website says: Precautionary allergen labelling If there is a risk of a food product being affected by allergen cross-contamination, the label should include one of the following statements: may contain Xnot suitable for someone with X allergy Precautionary allergen … [Read more...]
Please don’t go Pizza Express
This is my message to Pizza Express, who are experiencing debts at the moment. Please don't close. You are one of the few places I know I can just turn up at and feel safe about ordering a meal that is completely freefrom my allergens.To find out more about what's happening with Pizza Express and the debt they're in, read Earning its crust, Pizza Express hires advisers over … [Read more...]
Asthma risk for students at university
Every parent of a first-year student can relate to the nagging concern that their child isn’t taking care of their own health. It explains the food parcels, the multi vitamins posted special delivery and the strict instructions not to drink too much, sleep plenty and phone home when stressed. For most parents, there’s little need for concern. Their adult child gets along just … [Read more...]
Podcasts, Pret and spit!
This is probably my most exciting news to date; I am simply beyond excited about the new Allergy Today podcast that has just launched and so proud to be involved in setting it up. The Allergy Today Podcast aims to normalise allergies, asthma, eczema and everything in between and provide a place for discussion and learning in a friendly, fun and bold way. The hosts are … [Read more...]
Cruise holiday with food allergies
This year is proving to be a year of many holidays, this time, 14 days on a cruise of the Baltics with my brother and his lovely family. It was amazing to see seven countries (Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Russia and Estonia) and I loved spending time with Dave, Lily, Lily's mother and the kids. This holiday however, was not without its challenges. I've … [Read more...]