Food Allergy

Texas tortillas contain undeclared whey

Thursday, October 29, 2009
By Chris Emery

Two Texas companies have issued recalls this week on flour tortillas that contained undeclared whey, which can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Pop’s Bakery Inc. issued a statement Tuesday, October 27, that flour tortillas it produced and distributed in Texas may contain milk whey not stated on the packaging.  The tortillas, which were... »

Service Dogs Sniff Out Food Allergens

Friday, October 9, 2009
By Chris Emery
Service Dogs Sniff Out Food Allergens

A non-profit connects people with severe food allergies to trainers who teach dogs to sniff out food allergens, according to a story in USA today. The non-profit, named Angel Service Dogs, is based in Monument, Colorado. The organization focuses on providing dogs for children with peanut and tree nut allergies, although dogs can be trained... »