@FreeFromWriter

Author of books on coeliac, IBS, and various allergies. Editor: Allergy Insight. Writer on all things #freefrom. Director, @FFSkincareAward and @FFLivingAwards

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When you can't publicly roll your eyes at people with food hypersensitivities, but really wish you could, you post stuff like this to denote your disdain and scepticism instead.
Miriam Cates@miriam_catesJul 20
Just returned to England after two wonderful weeks in France. Despite visiting dozens of cafés, restaurants, bars, boulangeries and crêperies, we were never once asked if we had any food allergies or intolerances. Incredibly, we all survived.
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.@AoecsCoeliac publishes position statement calling for mandatory allergen information on plant-based food contact materials, due to potential migration from packaging to food. #coeliac mynewsdesk.com/aoecs/pressre…

AOECS publishes position statement on food contact materials and coeliac safety

AOECS calls for greater transparency in EU food contact materials legislation. Evidence from studies within our network shows measurable gluten migration...

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Just heard from Dairy UK: 'milk free' remains a permitted statement, so hopefully brands who wish to use it will continue to do so. #milkallergy
Alex Gazzola@FreeFromWriterFeb 11
Hate Oatly for what they did to Glebe Farm, but this is the correct decision. If it deters brands from using 'milk free' as an allergy-safe claim, it might however impact those with milk allergy. thegrocer.co.uk/news/oatly-d…

Oatly ‘disappointed’ as Supreme Court finds in favour of Dairy UK

In the latest update in the long running legal process, the Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed its appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that Oatly cannot trademark the phrase in relation to...

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Hate Oatly for what they did to Glebe Farm, but this is the correct decision. If it deters brands from using 'milk free' as an allergy-safe claim, it might however impact those with milk allergy. thegrocer.co.uk/news/oatly-d…

Oatly ‘disappointed’ as Supreme Court finds in favour of Dairy UK

In the latest update in the long running legal process, the Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed its appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that Oatly cannot trademark the phrase in relation to...

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Allergies to Vaping. allergy-insight.com/allergie…

Allergies to Vaping | Allergy Insight

Propylene glycol, glycerin, nuts, milk, gluten, nickel, flavours ... the allergens you're exposed to during vaping are many. Are we underestimating the risks?

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Dubai Chocolate — a new allergy risk? allergy-insight.com/dubai-ch…

Dubai Chocolate — a new allergy risk? | Allergy Insight

Is Dubai chocolate a serious allergy risk to food allergy consumers in the West? This article explores the concerns.

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A new book by me: Living with Propylene Glycol Allergy. allergy-insight.com/propylen…

Propylene glycol allergy | Allergy Insight

Propylene glycol is commonly found in cosmetics, foods, medicines, detergents and e-liquids, and if you have an allergy to it, it is difficult to avoid ...

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Interrupting a sabbatical for this #foodallergy news ... French researchers have suggested some allergens ought to be added to the current 'top 14' emphasis able foods, including peas, lentils and ... sheep/goat milk. 1/3 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Food Anaphylaxis: Eight Food Allergens Without Mandatory Labelling Highlighted by the French...

Among eight allergenic foods without mandatory labelling involved in ≥ 1% of AVN database food anaphylaxis cases, four (goat's/sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas/lentils, pine nuts) should be considered...

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But in the UK sheep/goat milk are already included under the 'milk' category which incorporates all mammalian milks. Here's @foodgov, see pt. 40. #milkallergy 2/3 food.gov.uk/business-guidanc…

Food allergen labelling and information requirements: technical guidance

This publication aims to help food businesses follow allergen labelling requirements. It will also help authorised food officers enforce these measures.

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Lots of coverage (BBC, Express, Standard, Indy ...), but all seem to miss this pt. I'm guessing there's an exemption in France (?), which is why it was not highlighted by researchers. Perhaps worth reassuring milk allergy members, @AllergyUK1 @AnaphylaxisUK @NatashasLegacy? 3/3
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Ursula published the recently vindicated Kathleen Stock, then suffered for it. My publisher was hers, and I’ve supported her case. Fellow writers, especially: please read/consider doing same. Publishing, like academia, is in a wretched state on free speech and freedom of belief.
Ursula Doyle@suladoyle25 Feb 2025
I resigned from my job in book publishing and am taking my former employer to a tribunal - here's why. There is a link to my crowdfunder in the next post; I'm very grateful for all shares and donations. youtu.be/N2SAtNFZxWw?si=M09T…
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📢 Do you/your child have #FoodAllergy? Fill in this 10-30 min survey by researchers at @ImperialMed & @EAACI_HQ on your experience trying to make safe food choices! 👩‍🍳 People aged ≥16-  rb.gy/bgno67 👨‍👧 Parents of children (0-18) - rb.gy/rfiya0 🌟Thanks!
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Via @MirageNewsCom: Higher fibre diet in early childhood may cut coeliac risk. #coeliac #celiac miragenews.com/early-fiber-i…

Early Fiber Intake May Cut Coeliac Disease Risk

The results of an observational study from Lund University in Sweden are clear: up to the age of two, a more fibre-rich diet seems to reduce the risk

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#journorequest Looking for someone with penicillin allergy which caused red rash/ AKA 'baboon syndrome' - Uk based please. #antibioticallergy #penicillinallergy #baboonsyndrome
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What is new in the management of coeliac disease? authors.elsevier.com/a/1kXdM…
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Big thanks to @BBCMorningLive for correcting the mistake before the end of the show. It often takes ages for corrections to happen & whilst its never ideal for incorrect info to be stated - correct info being provided within the same show is amazing. Spelt is NOT gluten free 🙌
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No it is not #glutenfree @BBCMorningLive . Spelt is an ancient wheat grain .Another faux pas . Seriously. Thank you @beckyexcell and @FreeFromWriter @Coeliac_UK
Alex Gazzola@FreeFromWriter7 Jan 2025
Just three months ago following the Ravneet Gill / Bake Off incident, I said that TV presenters overseeing food shows or segments need to be trained in basic allergy / coeliac / gluten training so as to be able to intervene when something like this happens. Spelt is wheat!
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Just three months ago following the Ravneet Gill / Bake Off incident, I said that TV presenters overseeing food shows or segments need to be trained in basic allergy / coeliac / gluten training so as to be able to intervene when something like this happens. Spelt is wheat!
Becky Excell 💙@beckyexcell7 Jan 2025
Just a reminder to anyone who watched @BBCMorningLive today that spelt flour is NOT gluten free. I thought it was important to mention this incase anybody is now confused. It would be great if @BBCMorningLive could correct this info asap. Thank you x @Coeliac_UK 🧡
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The 14th annual Free From Skincare Awards are open! #FFSA25 How to Enter: freefromskincareawards.co.uk… Online Entry Forms: cognitoforms.com/FreeFromAwa…
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