News Round Up: Allergy-free Foods are a Booming Business, Most Uncomfortable Places to Live for Allergy Sufferers…
By Staff | Nov 25, 2007
Skyrocketing C-section rates to stress OB practices
Lately researches have been looking at the high number of C-Sections in regard to the increase of food allergies. There are beneficial intestinal microbes found in the vaginal tract that c-section babies don’t get. Is this a connection to the increase of food allergies? (source)
Bakers Rush to Fill Need for Allergy-Free Foods
Specialty foods with allergy free foods are a booming business. The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade reports that in the past five years the number of nonallergic available products has more than tripled. Due to the increase in allergies as well as the awareness this has been a successful area of commerce and a much needed one. Products are becoming more available and with more variety. (source)
Plenty to sneeze at: Austin’s No. 1 for allergies this fall
Austin, TX tops list of most uncomfortable places to live for allergy sufferers. This list of 100 cities is compiled by The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America each year. Check out this piece for the top 5 cities. Is yours on the list? (source)
Food Recalls
MILK ALLERGY ALERT: Charlemagne Chocolatiers of Belgium is recalling its organic dark chocolate bars currently on the U.S. market due to undeclared milk. These have been distributed in California, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York. This site lists all of the chocolates being recalled and consumers can return them for a refund. Call (877) 463-8543 for more information.
ALMOND, MILK, and COCONUT ALLERGY ALERT: Blue Planet Foods Inc. is recalling “Heartland® Graham Pie Crust” due to undeclared almond, milk, and coconut. This product was distributed nationwide. Call (877) 885-6650 for information. (source)
