Alexa Jordan
Harvard student Alexa Jordan could teach the class on world travel and food allergy advocacy. A mid-flight anaphylactic reaction spurred this inspirational political science and government major to resurrect legislation requiring epi-pens on airplanes. Not only has she gotten back on a plane— she’s studying abroad this summer while using her passion for the law to fight for human rights at 30,000 feet.
Introducing Peanuts to Infants
For the past 20 years, the number of children diagnosed with severe food allergies has risen at an alarming rate with no clear explanation. Parents who once felt helpless to prevent this chronic condition now have hope, thanks to the latest study by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, released on January 5, 2017. Millions of expectant moms and new parents can take their infants’ health into their own hands by introducing peanuts early and often, the study concludes. The recommendations are broken down into three categories: high risk, moderate risk and low risk infants.
Treatments + Therapies
Meet the allergists and patients who are paving the way for a brighter future in food allergy treatment.
Top Rated Food Allergy-Friendly Summer Camps
See camps reviewed by families managing your same allergies - the ultimate buddy system. This list featuring the top 10 day and overnight camps reviewed by our users.
Top 13 Food Allergy-Friendly Ice Creams
We believe every child with food allergies should be able to safely enjoy an ice cream cone, but our standards are just as high when it comes to taste. In the search for the perfect allergy-friendly scoop, we've gathered our top picks that fall in that sweet spot. To meet our trust standard, the brand either had to be completely free of allergens (and not use shared lines or equipment), or they had to exhibit superior precautions — like regular deep cleaning of the equipment, testing for allergenic proteins and providing clear labeling. For our taste standard — trust us, we ate a lot of ice cream. To learn more about our product guide process, see our Letter From Our Founder. Also see our 2020 Top 37 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Guide and Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Ice Cream Guide for more scoops! This product guide was published on 5/17.
Allergy-Friendly Sunscreen
Everyone's reading their sunscreen labels more closely— something food allergy families have been doing for years. We all know allergens (and other unhealthy ingredients) sneak their way into more than just our food. Spokin has you covered from head to toe with our list of sunscreens that are both allergy-friendly and better for you, so you can play safe in the sun! This product page was published on 6/17. Does Not Contain Top 8 Allergens (May Contain Coconut) | Allergens Vary
Top Allergy-Friendly Ice Creams
Love by the pint. We want your hardest decision to be whether you put your ice cream in a cup or a cone. Dig in with our allergy-friendly ice cream brands and stock up on your favorites. Whether you need dedicated lines or shared lines suit you fine, we’ve got you covered. This product guide was published on 7/17/19. Editorial note: For more allergy-friendly ice cream, see our list of 15 Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Ice Creams. Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities
32 Allergy-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Products
We’re declaring Pumpkin Spice the fifth season! It seems that almost every brand agrees and there are so many options for people with food allergies and celiac. We’ve got 32 products to pumpkin spice up your life. Can’t get enough Pumpkin Spice? Take a look at our 2020 Allergy-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Product Guide! For even more of your favorite fall flavor, try our Allergy-Friendly Pumpkin Pie Guide! This product was published on 10/8/20. Dedicated Facilities | Non-Dedicated Facilities
Denise Woodard
Denise Woodard has found the sweet side of food allergies. After her daughter was diagnosed with FPIES and multiple food allergies, buying safe and tasty snacks was not so easy — so she started making her own. Denise is now the founder of Partake Foods, a line of top 8 allergen-free mini cookies that are made with simple ingredients from safe suppliers. Denise lives with her family in New Jersey where she is working to expand Partake to include even more delicious snacks for families with and without food allergies.
Pamela Fernandez
Pamela Fernandez is an unstoppable force in the food allergy world. When she is not busy co-running the site Navigating Food Allergies in New York and serving as a No Nuts Moms Support Group leader, Pamela can be found fundraising on a local level for FAACT, and on a national level for Food Allergy Awareness Month. She works tirelessly to connect and advocate for people living with food allergies. Pamela and her son, who has multiple food allergies, keep each other inspired with their positivity and optimism.
