Food Allergy Canada

04/01/2026

Managing multiple food allergies often requires extra attention since there are more foods to avoid. Eating out, travelling, and ensuring schools have risk reduction measures in place may require more preparation.

Check out our resources and 5 tips for staying safe: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/day-to-day-management/multiple-food-allergies/

03/31/2026

Preparing food for someone with a food allergy? Start with allergen-free meals first, using clean cookware and separate serving utensils. This simple habit helps reduce the chance of cross-contact and keeps shared spaces more inclusive.

Get more kitchen tips: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/day-to-day-management/kitchen-tips-and-recipes/

03/30/2026

: If someone has a allergy, should they avoid edible insects like crickets? Find out in our !

FACT: Some of the proteins in edible insects, like crickets and mealworms, are similar to those found in crustaceans (e.g. crab, shrimp, lobster). This is why people with a crustacean... View Article

03/29/2026

Not every reaction will always look the same; a person can have different symptoms each time 🤔.
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction so that you can give life-saving treatment early.

03/28/2026

Our April will be coming out soon! Make sure you’re subscribed to our emails, so you don’t miss it! 📩

Make sure you get the latest allergy-related information. Stay updated on research, advocacy, recalls, and more!

03/27/2026

: If I am allergic to a food, do I need to avoid a cooking oil made from it?

🔗 Find out the full answer to this question here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/ask-the-allergist-if-i-am-allergic-to-a-food-do-i-need-to-avoid-a-cooking-oil-made-from-it/

Ask the allergist is a regular feature in our newsletters where Canadian allergists answer your questions. Please note: The allergists featured in this series answer questions on general topics, please... View Article

03/26/2026

📖 Here’s a short flip-through of our “Caring for a child with food allergy” guide!

It covers understanding the child’s allergens, minimizing the risks of a severe allergic reaction, recognizing the signs and symptoms, and how to treat a reaction.

📌This guide is free and can be downloaded with this link: https://foodallergycanada.ca/tools-and-downloads/key-resources/caring-for-a-child-with-food-allergy-a-guide-on-what-you-need-to-know/

03/25/2026

Written for teens by teens! Our Ultimate Guidebook for Teens with Food Allergies includes real-life stories, tips and advice on how to live safely with .

📖 Learn more and share: https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/ongoing-allergy-management/teens-and-young-adults/resources-for-teens/

03/24/2026

Asthma triggers and level of severity are different for every individual. Some triggers include animals, dust mites, mould, pesticides, pollen, scented products, smoke, and viral infections – but there are many others.

👉 Visit our website to learn about asthma, symptoms, and everyday management: foodallergycanada.ca/asthma

03/23/2026

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

Get the full answer to this mythbuster and learn more the priority food allergens and label reading:
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

03/22/2026

Do you have a child newly diagnosed with , or know someone who does? Check out our newly diagnosed handbook/flip book for important food allergy information, helpful tips and support. 📘

With this guide you'll learn important information about food allergy, ways to educate your child and others, and helpful tips and support.

03/21/2026

🥜 Other names for peanuts! 🥜

Check out this list and learn more about at foodallergycanada.ca/peanut