Food Allergy Canada

11/25/2025

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11/24/2025

: The CFIA has issued an egg-related recall. Click the link for product details: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/care-bakery-brand-cinnamon-buns-recalled-due-undeclared-egg

11/24/2025

: If you have an egg allergy, is it safe to get a flu shot?

Get the full answer to this mythbuster: https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-november-2025/

11/23/2025

Navigating playdates and parties with food allergy! 🥳

With a little prep and communication, your child can join in the fun. ✨
Check out our tips for confident, safe celebrations: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/ongoing-allergy-management/parents-and-caregivers/childrens-parties/

Learn how to navigate play dates, parties, and other activities for children with food allergy.

11/22/2025

Research has found that most latex allergy occurs in people who have been exposed to latex often, such as healthcare workers, people who have had multiple surgeries (for example, more than 10), people who are often exposes to natural rubber latex (e.g. rubber industry workers).

Want to learn about latex allergy? Check it out: https://foodallergycanada.ca/food-allergy-basics/food-allergies-101/what-are-food-allergies/non-food-allergens/

Along with food, anaphylaxis can be caused by medication, insect stings, latex, exercise, or unknown reasons (“idiopathic”).

11/21/2025

🔍 Looking for the right dietitian? Discover key factors to consider and questions to ask.

Learn more: https://foodallergycanada.ca/ask-expert-nutrition-food-allergies-august-2017/

Linda Kirste is a Registered Dietitian. She works at HealthLinkBC where she operates the Allergy Nutrition Service ― a tele-practice-based service that provides nutrition education, as well as counselling and... View Article

11/20/2025

: When is it safe for someone to kiss his girlfriend after she has eaten his allergen(s)?

🔗 Find out the answer to this question here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/ask-the-allergist-your-questions-answered-december-2021/

11/19/2025

: Study shows rates of food allergy are declining due to early introduction.

Discover how early introduction of allergens is helping to reduce food allergy rates in babies: https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-and-research-november-2025/

11/18/2025

When you’re diagnosed with food allergies, managing them becomes part of your daily routine. With the right strategies, you can feel confident and prepared.

Download our tip sheet to get our helpful strategies!
👉http://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/4_DailyManagement-Web.pdf

11/17/2025

: Are all allergy-inducing foods required to be listed on food labels?

Get our label readings tips and learn more about the importance of the "triple check" here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-are-all-allergy-inducing-foods-required-to-be-listed-on-food-labels/

MYTH: All allergy-inducing ingredients must be listed on food labels. FACT: Health Canada’s food labelling regulations require the inclusion of the common name of priority food allergens as well as... View Article

11/16/2025

Here are some possible sources of tree nut: cakes and pastries, pesto sauce, barbecue sauce, and pad thai!

Want to learn more? Visit our tree nut allergy page for more sources and helpful info: https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergies/tree-nuts/

11/15/2025

Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been together for a while, communication is key when it comes to food allergy.

Be clear with your partner about which foods you’re allergic to, and work together to make sure you stay safe. From avoiding allergens before kissing to picking safe restaurants, it’s all about teamwork in the name of love!

Have a question about food allergy? Message us or email info@foodallergycanada.ca!