Alex Gazzola

.@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/pressrel…

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

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-dis…

Allergies to Vaping. allergy-insight.com/allergies-to-v…

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

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

@Ceres_PFI Yes, goat's milk is. See pt 40. food.gov.uk/business-guida…

📢 Food safety regulations may be due for a rethink. New research has linked pine nuts, goat’s milk, buckwheat, and peas to severe allergic reactions—yet none are currently on the UK and EU’s mandatory allergen labelling list. Experts are now calling for urgent reform to protect consumers and bring labelling rules in line with today’s eating habits. ceres.shop/blog/experts-p…

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

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-guida…

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/10.1111/ce…

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.

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Via @MirageNewsCom: Higher fibre diet in early childhood may cut coeliac risk. #coeliac #celiac miragenews.com/early-fiber-in…

#journorequest Looking for someone with penicillin allergy which caused red rash/ AKA 'baboon syndrome' - Uk based please. #antibioticallergy #penicillinallergy #baboonsyndrome

@AliWalshGF @carlytalbot Of course, it should have been over-stickered. Was it in an independent store specialising in overseas foods? I don't think I've ever visited one where I didn't find non-compliant labelling, sadly.

@FreeFromWriter @carlytalbot True but then surely it should be relabelled to be sold in the UK?

Coeliacs! Beware the Kunafa chocolate being sold. I found this in a shop in Bath. The online ingredients state WHEAT GLUTEN but not on the packaging. Thoughts? @FreeFromWriter

@WhitesWines No need to apologise! I do, but this is an odd one ... probably just over-cautiousness, and imagine would be fine for e.g. teens.

@FreeFromWriter Apologies I know its not a free from issue but know you have a keen interest in labelling.

@marksandspencer Some interesting labelling. What counts as a young child that this drink isn't suitable for? Are we just supposed to guess? My 11 year old wants to try but no idea if he should. You really need to be clear. @FreeFromWriter

@carlytalbot @AliWalshGF Spelling of fibre / allergy info box suggests an attempt to meet US labelling standards not EU/UK.

@AliWalshGF @FreeFromWriter I noticed ‘pistachio’ also not highlighted/bold so a double fail!

What is new in the management of coeliac disease? authors.elsevier.com/a/1kXdM_LhirGw…

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 🙌