News - Part 3
Soy Allergy
Soy Allergies? Definition: A soy allergy is due to an immune system reaction after contact with or ingestion of soy or soy derivative. What foods have soy protein? Soy protein can be found in tofu, tempeh, miso, textured vegetable protein, hydrolyzed protein, emulsifier, soy protein isolate, edemame (soy beans), soy sauce, tamari sauce, soy lecithin, […]
Shock
Shock When the body is in shock the heart rate beats faster and blood vessels constrict limiting the amount of oxygen in the blood and blood flow to the organs. Loss of consciousness, fainting, dizziness and lower blood pressure can occur. If associated with a severe allergic reaction it is known as anaphylactic shock and […]
Shellfish Allergy
Shellfish Allergies? Definition: A shellfish allergy is due to an immune system reaction after contact with or ingestion of shellfish. These types of seafood have an exterior shell and no bones and are either mollusks or crustaceans. Examples include:, clams, oysters, mussels, squid, prawns, crab, shrimp and lobster. Can someone eat fish safely when allergic […]
Sesame Seed Allergy
Sesame Seed Allergies? Definition: A sesame seed allergy is due to an immune system reaction after contact with or ingestion of sesame seed. Is sesame a common allergy? Allergies to sesame seed are becoming more common in the United States. In other countries, such as Israel, allergies to sesame are in the top 5 most […]
Schools, Day Care with Food Allergies
What is bullying? Bullying & Food Allergies online course for parents Is your child a bully? Bullying & Food Allergies presentation for your school Is your child being bullied? Test your bullying knowledge Print and post these free peanut-free and nut-free posters. 10 styles available Nut matching game It is important for your child to […]
Rice Allergy
Definition: A rice allergy is due to an immune system reaction after contact with and/or ingestion of rice and rice products. The rice plant is a grass; should I avoid other grasses? Usually the allergy to a food is protein based. Therefore, grasses that do not share the same protein should not effect you unless […]
Restaurants and Food Allergies
Legal issues surrounding serving gluten-free and food allergic customers… Is your staff trained on food allergies, gluten intolerance… The gluten-free market is projected to be $4.2 billion in 2012, and… Gipsee Interactive Allergen Menu, a customized applet for your… Learn more about food allergies & gluten intolerance… Online Free Resources How to read a food […]
Restaurants & Food Allergies & Gluten Intolerance
What is anaphylaxis? What are the symptoms? …Learn about anaphylaxis Adrenaline, auto-injector, self-carry, epinephrine, more… In simple terms a food allergy is an immune system… Abdominal pain, hives fainting, more… Is your staff trained on food allergies, gluten intolerance… What are the most common food allergies? What is the difference between a food allergy […]
Gluten-free Restaurants
Growth of Gluten-free Market The market for gluten-free foods is expected to reach $4.2 billion in 2012, which represents a compound annual growth rate of 28% during the 2008 to 2012 period, according to a recent report from Packaged Facts on the gluten-free market. Is one gluten-free family restaurant driving the familys restaurant choices? Many […]
Food Allergy Lawsuits
Think about your legal exposure If you are giving your customers information about whether a menu item is gluten or allergen free? Are you sure you are providing them the correct information? Are you legally liable for misinformation that you or an employee gives a customer? Your customers health and the reputation of your restaurant […]