Kids with Food Allergies Community New Food Find: Follow Your Heart Creates Cheese Free of Dairy, Soy and Peas

March 26, 2015 11:47 AM

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Up until now, people allergic to dairy and two legumes – soy and peas – have been out of luck when it comes to non-dairy cheese alternatives, as current products have either one of the two beans in them. has come to the rescue with four flavors of cheese for people allergic to all three foods.

The flavors, styled after American, Provolone, Mozzarella, and Garden Herb, are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and non-GMO. The base of the cheese is made from coconut oil, modified food starch made from corn, and potato starch.

As of now, the cheeses are sold at Whole Foods; a company representative said they expect to expand distribution to other stores by mid-year. The cheeses come in blocks and slices; in addition, the American and Provolone come in snack size portions.

How will you use this cheese? Share your ideas with us and to our Safe Eats™ recipes collection!

Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Food Starch, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor (Plant Sources), Olive Extract, Paprika Extract and Beta Carotene for Color.

Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Food Starch, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor (Plant Sources), Olive Extract, Beta Carotene for Color.

Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Food Starch, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor (Plant Sources), Olive Extract, Beta Carotene for Color.

Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Modified Food Starch, Potato Starch, Sea Salt, Thyme, Oregano, Natural Flavor (Plant Sources), Olive Extract, Beta Carotene for Color.

The information shared here is for your convenience only, it is not an endorsement or guarantee of the product's safety. Please read the ingredient labels and contact the manufacturer if needed to confirm the safety of a product for your child.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So I'm looking at this and thinking it may be something to trial a little with my son this summer. We know potato and coconut are doable.

Would the extracts have a lot of proteins in them? And food starch is usually a corn source, right? OMG I just realized he may be able to try this! Also heard it may be right at our S&S

 

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Not sure what the modified food starch is - could be corn or tapioca.  Definitely not wheat or they'd have to declare that.

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Milk Allergy Alert - StoneRidge Wholesale Roasted Garlic Pork Tenderloin

March 18, 2015 8:35 PM

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Congressional and Public Affairs 
Whitney Joy 
(202) 720-9113

 

 

StoneRidge Wholesale Division, LLC, a Wautoma, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 31,851 pounds of pork tenderloin products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. 

The pork tenderloin items were produced on various dates from March 2, 2014 through Mar. 16, 2015. The following product is subject to recall: []

The products subject to recall bears the establishment number “EST. M33989” inside the USDA mark of inspection and “use or freeze by” dates through Apr. 30, 2015. This product was shipped to retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. 

The problem was discovered by FSIS in-plant personnel during  label verification activities.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at .

Consumers and Media with questions about the recall can contact Trevor Diedrick, StoneRidge HACCP Coordinator, at (920) 787-5444 Ext. 302.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Milk Allergy Alert: Giant Eagle Seasonal Cut-Out Shaped Cookies

March 19, 2015 11:29 AM

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Giant Eagle Voluntary Recall of Bakery Seasonal Cut-Out Shapes Cookies Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2015 – Pittsburgh, PA – All lots of Giant Eagle brand seasonal cut-out shapes cookies, baked and sold inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through March 18, have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared milk allergen. The affected cut-out cookies were produced in various holiday-themed shapes (see attached sample images), and were sold plain, or decorated with icing or sprinkles. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have milk allergies.

The recalled cut-out cookies were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. The cookies were sold individually in the bakery service case as well as in clear packages with UPCs of:

77993 90046 1 count seasonal cut-out cookie, 1 ounce
37973 00199 1 count decorated cut-out cookie, 2 ounces
17972 10298 2 count decorated cut-out cookies, 5 ounces
89685 80499 10 count cut-out cookies, 15 ounces
69748 80499 12 count cut-out cookies, 24 ounces.

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue when customers reported cases of illness associated with the cut-out cookies, which prompted further investigation. The product label for the cut-out cookies, which contain milk, omitted milk as an allergen. Additionally, the Company encourages customers with milk allergies to check their pantries and freezers for any seasonal cookies that may have been stored or frozen.

Customers with a milk allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 FREE Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.

In addition to this public communication regarding this recall, Giant Eagle completed its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.

Please see the attached sample seasonal cut-out cookie images.

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Milk Allergy Alert - T. Up Trading, Inc Korean Snack Corn Bba

March 24, 2015 5:20 PM

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Consumer:
1-201-864-2300

— March 11, 2015 — T. Up Trading, Inc. of Secaucus, NJ is recalling Korean snack named Corn Bba, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk related ingredient run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Crown Confectionery Co. Corn Bba was distributed in NJ, NY, PA, and MA to only selective Korean retail stores.

The product’s net weight is 72g and packed in Polypropylene. The product has a flavor of banana with real banana cream frosting. The product was manufactured by Crown Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Choong Chung Nam Do, S.Korea) on 11/28/2014 and 12/1/2014. The product bears UPC code 8801111910743 and Expiration date 5/27/2015 and 5/31/2015.

One illness has been reported due to the undeclared milk ingredient to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered the product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk ingredient. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's item and labeling processes.

Consumers who have purchased Crown Confectionery Co.’s Corn Bba are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-201-864-2300, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Teen-Created Art Mural Spotlights KFA Anniversary, Future Path

March 25, 2015 1:33 PM

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All children deserve to be empowered to forge a bright, healthy, creative future. And in a wonderful example of how two organizations are coming together to mark this idea in a very special way, Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece of artwork. The art is being created by teenagers from a Maryland-based organization, (AOB).

The teens, two of whom have food allergies themselves, began working on this custom-designed KFA mural as a group project at the end of last year. The glass tile mural, which will eventually measure six feet tall, will illustrate KFA’s work dedicated to keeping children safe and healthy until a cure for food allergy is found. Upon completion, the artwork will be on display in the Landover, Maryland office of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). KFA is a division of AAFA.

AOB is a unique nonprofit that teaches Washington DC area youth ages 12 to 20 about the intersection between art, design and business. In one of their programs, called Pour Your ART Out, teens work as paid apprentices after school and on Saturday morning, working on commissioned art projects for clients. The projects range from park benches to large-scale murals for private clients.

 

The mission of AOB, founded in 2003, is to empower creative young people to imagine and shape fulfilling futures and contribute to the quality of life in their communities. It is a rigorous program. The teens, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, apply to AOB through a competitive process, which includes an interview and a portfolio review. The kids must also demonstrate a strong artistic passion and interest in working in the field.

The teens are led by teaching artist Sarah Hurtt, who holds a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking as well as a Master of Arts in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago.

“Part of our goal is to offer opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be available to them,” said Hurtt. In addition to earning a stipend, the kids also earn service learning hours for their school.

Future blog posts will feature the teens working on the KFA mural through later stages of completion. The mural will unveiled during a special celebration in May – stay tuned!

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Tree Nut (Hazelnut) Allergy Alert - Lindt USA Chocolate Covered Raisin and Chocolate Covered Almond Bags

March 25, 2015 1:15 PM

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Consumer:
1-877-MY-LINDT (1-877-695-4638)

— March 24, 2015 — STRATHAM, N.H. — Premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is voluntarily recalling one product lot of its 6.4 oz Chocolate Covered Raisin Bags and 6.4 oz Chocolate Covered Almond Bags sold in nine Lindt Chocolate Shop locations in the U.S. between January 23 and March 16, 2015. Lindt is issuing this voluntary recall due to concerns about the potential presence of undeclared hazelnuts. People who are allergic to hazelnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This voluntary recall affects the following products:

Consumers can find the lot codes on a white sticker placed on the back of the bag. Codes begin with the letter “L.”

Lindt is issuing this voluntary recall after learning that a limited number of bags (56 bags or less) of these two products were mistakenly labeled and may contain hazelnuts. No allergic reactions have been reported to date. The impacted bags were available for purchase at the following nine Lindt Chocolate Shops between January 23 – March 16, 2015:

 

Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets Way
Rosemont, IL 60018

Peninsula Hotel
692 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019

 

Maine Outlet Mall
345 US Route 1
Kittery, ME 03904

The Rolex Building
665 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022

 

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple Court
Central Valley, NY 10917

Tanger Outlet Center
1770 West Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11720

 

Sawgrass Mills
12801 West Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise, FL 33323

Chicago Premium Outlets
1650 Premium Outlets Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502

 

Mall of America
284 South Avenue
Bloomington, MN 55425

 

 

Consumers who believe they purchased one of these bags should return the product to a Lindt Chocolate Shop for a full refund, or contact Lindt Customer Service at 1-877-MY-LINDT (1-877-695-4638) 24 hours/ day or . Consumers with questions should contact Lindt Customer Service.

With 170 years of history and Swiss tradition, Lindt & Sprüngli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high quality products in more than 120 countries. Lindt & Sprüngli operates 12 production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs more than 12,000 worldwide. Lindt USA operates more than 50 retail stores in the U.S. and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels. For more information on Lindt, visit .

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Soy Allergy Alert - Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets

March 24, 2015 5:21 PM

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Consumer:
1-800-553-2324

— March 23, 2015 — PITTSBURGH — All lots of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets, prepared and sold individually from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through March 23, 2015 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have soy allergies.

The recalled Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. There are no reported illnesses to date associated with this recall.

The fillets were sold individually from the Seafood department with a UPC of 68106 31470.

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue during ongoing ingredient declaration monitoring. The product label for the fillets, which contain soy, omitted soy as an allergen.

Customers with a soy allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.

In addition to this public communication regarding these recalls, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Michael, Age 14, Keeps Epinephrine Close at Hand #WhereInTheWorldIsMyEpinephrine

March 19, 2015 4:18 PM

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“Michael is 14 and this picture was taken in our backyard this winter. He figured his Epipens would remain warm in the inside pocket of his heavy coat while he walks around the neighborhood admiring the beauty of a snow filled wonderland. It is not often that we see a lot of snow in Oklahoma.”

Michael and his family win $400 in Certified asthma and allergy friendly™ products.

The next winner could be you! Show us your epinephrine on your journeys this year! Studies show , so take yours with you – to the playground, to sporting events, to the movies, anywhere you go. Remember, is the only treatment for anaphylaxis (anna-fih-LACK-sis). Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that must be treated immediately.

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To enter, share your photo with the hashtag #WhereInTheWorldIsMyEpinephrine on the platform of your choice:
• On our website - KFA Community Clips or comment on this blog post
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Each month in 2015, we’ll pick one winner to receive a $400 in ™ products of the winner’s choosing!

For contest rules, click .

This campaign is sponsored by Mylan Specialty, maker of the EpiPen™ brand of epinephrine auto-injector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community FREE WEBINAR: Nutrition and the Child With Food Allergies

March 19, 2015 4:06 PM

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 Tuesday, March 31, 2015

   1 PM – 2 PM Eastern time

 Your computer, iOS or Android device

a restricted diet Removing foods can lead to the loss of important nutrients. Parents need to learn how to make sure their child's growth and development is supported by a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Other members of the family - nursing moms, older children - may have concerns also.  

Join dietitian Debra Indorato, RD, LDN, who will discuss essential information you need to know to understand the nutritional implications of allergen-restricted diets. You will also learn how to find safe, nutritious alternatives for foods your child needs to avoid. Questions Mrs. Indorato will answer include:

You may also submit your questions in advance on the registration form.

This webinar will be recorded. If you cannot attend the live event, a link to the recording will be emailed to you a few days after the event.

We thank Mylan Specialty for providing an unrestricted sponsorship of this webinar.

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Soy Allergy Alert - Giant Eagle Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets

March 24, 2015 5:21 PM

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Consumer:
1-800-553-2324

— March 23, 2015 — PITTSBURGH — All lots of Giant Eagle brand Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets, prepared and sold individually from the Seafood department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through March 23, 2015 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have soy allergies.

The recalled Japanese Breaded Cod Fillets were purchased by customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. There are no reported illnesses to date associated with this recall.

The fillets were sold individually from the Seafood department with a UPC of 68106 31470.

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue during ongoing ingredient declaration monitoring. The product label for the fillets, which contain soy, omitted soy as an allergen.

Customers with a soy allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.

In addition to this public communication regarding these recalls, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids with Food Allergies Community Milk Allergy Alert - Giant Eagle Raisin Filled and Apricot Filled Cookies

March 24, 2015 5:21 PM

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Consumer:
1-800-553-2324  

— March 20, 2015 — PITTSBURGH, PA, All lots of Giant Eagle brand Raisin Filled and Apricot Filled cookies, baked and sold individually from the Bakery department service counters inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets through March 20, have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product is safe for consumption by those who do not have milk allergies.

The recalled Raisin Filled and Apricot Filled cookies were purchased by 62 customers in Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. There are no reported illnesses to date associated with this recall.

The cookies were sold individually from the bakery service counter with UPCs of:

Giant Eagle became aware of the issue during ongoing ingredient declaration monitoring. The product label for the cookies, which contain milk, omitted milk as an allergen. Additionally, the Company encourages customers with milk allergies to check their pantries and freezers for any cookies that may have been stored or frozen.

Customers with a milk allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to their local Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund. Customers with questions may call Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.

In addition to this public communication regarding this recall, Giant Eagle initiated its consumer recall telephone notification process. The consumer recall process uses purchase data and consumer telephone numbers housed in the Giant Eagle Advantage Card® database to alert those households that purchased the affected product and have updated telephone contact information in the database

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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