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We are a national non-profit dedicated to helping Canadians with food allergy live with confidence.

07/09/2025

Do you experience an itchy mouth after eating fresh 🥝fruits and 🥦vegetables? This could be a sign of pollen food allergy syndrome.

What the webinar is about: We’ll cover common triggers, diagnosis, strategies for symptom management, and advances in treatment. This session will provide practical insights and evidence-based guidance on navigating this condition.

🔗Click this link to register: https://foodallergycanada.ca/event/when-nature-cross-reacts-a-closer-look-at-pollen-food-allergy-syndrome-diagnosis-management-and-treatment/

🔔 Our calendar of events on our website allows you to see all upcoming events!

07/07/2025

Are vegan products safe for those with milk and/or egg allergy?

No! While vegan means the absence of animal ingredients, like milk and egg, this may not always be the case for all vegan products.

You can view the FULL mythbuster with the link here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-are-vegan-products-safe-for-those-with-milk-and-or-egg-allergy/

07/06/2025

Did you know? 🐟 Fish can be in foods you don’t expect like gelatin, salad dressings, Worcestershire sauce, and even marshmallows.

Fish (e.g., trout, salmon, cod, eel) is a priority food allergen in Canada.

Help prevent allergic reactions.
Know what’s in the food you share.

Learn more about fish allergy: https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergies/fish/

07/04/2025

Help us keep the conversation going throughout the year, because of the power of the stories shared, we are going to keep this gallery open on our site all year long.

📌 You can check it out at foodallergycanada.ca/KnowTreat and get inspired to share your story!

🔔You can still submit your story here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KnowTreatStory

07/02/2025

🤔Did you know about our epinephrine sheet featuring information about epinephrine, helpful tips, and step-by-step guidance for treating anaphylactic reactions.

📌 Click the link here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/tools-and-downloads/downloads/information-sheets/

07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day from everyone at Food Allergy Canada!

06/30/2025

Do allergic reactions always happen within minutes of eating a food? No! Reactions often occur within minutes, however, the timeframe can vary up to several hours after exposure.

Read the full answer with the link here: https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-june-2025/

06/29/2025

Help prevent food allergy through early introduction of allergens. Our Eat Early. Eat Often. resource includes practical tips on feeding babies early, helpful recipes for different allergenic foods, and more.

📌 Download the guide:https://foodallergycanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/EatEarlyEatOftenResource.pdf

06/28/2025

Did you know? 🥚 Eggs can be in foods you don’t expect like mayonnaise, candy, salad dressings, and even ice cream!

Egg is a priority food allergen in Canada. People with an allergy to eggs from chickens may also need to avoid eggs from ducks, geese or quail.

Learn more about egg allergy: https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergies/egg/

Help prevent allergic reactions.
Know what’s in the food you share.

06/27/2025

🥥 Coconut and nutmeg are not considered tree nuts for the purposes of food allergen labelling in Canada.

A coconut is a seed of a fruit and nutmeg is obtained from the seeds of a tropical tree.

Some people may be allergic to coconut and nutmeg. If you think you’re allergic to these foods, please talk to your allergist.

Learn more about tree nuts: https://foodallergycanada.ca/allergies/tree-nuts/

06/24/2025

👩‍💻 Take our survey by June 30th! Have you ever had an unexpected allergic reaction to a pre-packaged food? Help us better understand which products may be involved. Take our quick, 2-question survey and share your experience.

By sharing your experiences, you’ll help us identify patterns and potential concerns in food labelling or formulations, which will inform our advocacy efforts.

Click the link to read more and take the survey!
https://foodallergycanada.ca/advocacy-june-2025/

06/23/2025

Is an allergy to dairy the same thing as milk allergy?

Yes, as dairy products are made with milk. If you have a milk allergy, you will need to avoid milk and products made from milk such as cheese, yogurt, kefir (fermented milk beverage), ice cream and butter.

Check out this mythbuster on our webpage: https://foodallergycanada.ca/mythbuster-is-an-allergy-to-dairy-the-same-thing-as-milk-allergy/

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