Food Allergy Canada

04/07/2026

We're making an impact! We just launched our latest annual impact report, be sure to take a look to learn more about the impact we make. The theme of the report is on making food allergy a priority. Learn more in our 2025 impact report.

foodallergycanada.ca/ImpactReport

04/07/2026

Take the FREE course at allergyaware.ca and learn the basics of , ways to reduce risk, and the recommended emergency treatment. Which course will you be taking?

04/06/2026

: Is epinephrine dangerous?

Find out the full answer in our mythbuster and learn more about epinephrine!

FACT: Epinephrine is safe to use. It is the drug form of the hormone adrenaline that your body makes on its own. When an epinephrine auto-injector is given to treat... View Article

04/05/2026

Tip of the day: Food companies may use “free from” statements such as “peanut free” or “milk free”. Read these carefully as they do not replace the need to read the ingredient list.

One of the most important things you can do is to read food labels — and make a habit of checking ingredients carefully. This will help to prevent reactions to your allergens.

04/04/2026

: Nutrition and food allergies – Taking supplements to help avoid nutritional deficiencies. Registered Dietitian, Linda Kirste, provides her insight about whether it’s advisable for children and youth living with food allergies to take supplements to help avoid nutritional deficiencies.

Check it out: https://foodallergycanada.ca/ask-the-expert-nutrition-and-food-allergies-november-2017/

04/03/2026

Know it. Treat it. Learn the signs and symptoms of .

👉 https://foodallergycanada.ca/food-allergy-basics/preventing-and-treating-allergic-reactions/reaction-signs-and-symptoms/

04/02/2026

Did you know that sulphites are used as a food additive and can occur naturally in some foods? Or that they can cause allergic-like symptoms in some individuals?

Learn more about here: foodallergycanada.ca/sulphites

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

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