Edible Insects and the Potential Allergen Link in the UK
This time our guest blog comes from Euan MacAuslan – Food Safety and Freelance Trainer, Author & Environmental Health Practitioner. You can find out more from Euan here at LinkedIn . About 40 years ago I was an Environmental Health Assistant in the Royal Army Medical Corps at the then School of Army Health. One […]
Call for National Register of Anaphylactic Deaths as Food Allergies rise
A new research study by Imperial College London, gives an insight into the rise in allergic reactions, over the last twenty years. By examining NHS records between 1998 and 2018, for hospital admission, it was shown that the number of people admitted for anaphylaxis has risen three-fold – a 5.7% increase each year. 30% of […]
Managing Allergens with Erudus
Erudus, the food industry’s answer to managing allergens. Management of allergens is one of the most important challenges within the foodservice industry and it’s vital that businesses get it right and communicate information clearly to their customers. Erudus is a market leading source of accurate allergen, nutritional and technical product data, populated by the food […]
Allergy Myths #1 – You’re OK if you have your adrenaline with you
Ruth Holroyd from What Allergy and author of ‘Anaphylaxis – The Essential Guide’ is our guest blogger and this edition she is focusing on some of the myths that surround those individuals living with allergies. Those with allergies can often hear the words ‘you carry an injector pen so a little will not hurt’!! […]
#allerjanuary
Everyone is familiar with Dry January – this was created to support those who take part to refrain from any alcohol during the month of January. Following the excess celebrations (even in Lockdown!) many enjoy a drink or three over the festive period. Veganuary which started in 2014 is gathering support every year. Those who […]