Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research

In a new report, CFAAR’s Dr. Chris Warren details the impact of #foodallergies on public health, with 33 million Americans living with the condition at a societal cost of $370.8 billion. Read the full Medscape article here: medscape.com/viewarticle/re…

She went into anaphylaxis on a @United flight after being told her meal was “nut-free.” Her story led to my @AllergicLiving piece Spoiler: In the U.S., airline food labels don’t have to be complete in the air. We finally met IRL at #AAAAI26. She’s now a researcher at @cfaarnu changing the system. Thread 🧵

Thank you Dr. Marty Makary, Dr Richard Iorio and Dr. Gideon Lack for leading the panel and all the amazing speakers. @US_FDA @DrMakaryFDA Watch the full recording on the FDA’s YouTube Channel. Watch, share, & join us in shaping the future of food allergy policy & patient care.

CFAAR's @ruchisgupta will serve as a panelist on the @US_FDA Expert Panel on Food Allergies taking place on Wednesday, February 25, from 1–3pm ET (12–2pm CT). This national panel will discuss the current landscape of food allergy. ‼️Tune in tomorrow: fda.gov/patients/fda-e…

Big news on allergen food labels. The @US_FDA held a pivotal public meeting this week on the subject of moving to a system of consistent precautionary (aka 'may contain') food labels based on allergen thresholds. Our must-read full report is here: allergicliving.com/2026/02/20/fda…

Did you see? Palforzia, the 1st FDA-approved food allergy OIT treatment will be discontinued, July 2026. Here's what clinical experts have to say about the why's behind the decision, patients' path forward + the enduring legacy Palforzia leaves behind➡️ allergicliving.com/2026/02/06/pal…

What's behind the sudden rise in food allergies? Join us live on February 25 at 1pm for a panel discussion with top experts in the field! fda.gov/patients/fda-e…

Don't miss our 2026 Valentine's Candy Guide with allergy-friendly sweets for your loves. All vetted with manufacturers for allergens, you'll find velvety chocolates, fun gummies, even retro sweets like Sweethearts + shop links to buy. 😍 Get the list: allergicliving.com/2026/01/28/val…

February is Black History Month!❤️💛💚 Join us in celebrating the significant accomplishments and contributions that Black health care professionals have made to the medical field. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory

Starting 2/18, the @US_FDA will hold public meeting/listening sessions on using food allergy thresholds to standardize voluntary food label disclosures like “may contain”. Get details to join + submit questions. Opportunity to learn more, address concerns: allergicliving.com/2026/01/26/fda…

The FDA has been evaluating use scientifically established 'thresholds' to regulate use of "May Contain" statements on food labels. FDA will hold public meetings, starting Feb. 18. Learn more + register to attend: allergicliving.com/2026/01/26/fda… @allergicliving 📷Gustavo Fring/Pexels

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Contributor Katie Moreno came to grips with her son’s egg, peanut & TN allergies—calling egg “one of the sneakiest...” 🥚A run-in with mayo showed just how hidden it could be! Why's egg in so many kid foods? What are healthy swaps? Read. Be encouraged: bit.ly/4od5oyD

Worries about having an allergic reaction and worries about being negatively judged by others because of their allergies were similarly common among children and adolescents with food allergy, @ItsMelissaEngel of @cfaarnu said at #ACAAI25. @ACAAI healio.com/news/psychiatr…

Children whose #eczema developed earlier, lasted longer and was more severe were less likely to outgrow their food #allergy, said Dr. Mahboobeh Mahdavinia of @UTHealthHouston. #ACAAI25 @ACAAI @cfaarnu @ruchisgupta @IDinChildren @HealioDerm healio.com/news/allergy-a…

Why is pediatrician training so important for peanut allergies? Our guidelines recommend peanut introduction for infants, implementation can be challenging. This @usnews article shows that providing pediatricians with this education is a game-changer. 🥜usnews.com/news/health-ne…

Pediatricians who are given clinical decision-support tools and targeted training are more likely to provide critical guidance to parents on early peanut introduction — a proven approach to preventing peanut #allergy. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie… #research #pediatrics

World Mental Health Day🧠💪 Living with #foodallergies can add potential emotional #challenges. In our publication we discuss food allergy-related #socialanxiety. Recognizing this can help us better support those with food allergy. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.11…

💙Janine Flannery (@theallergyaspect on IG + FB) is racing against the calendar to make sure her son with food allergies & EoE is fully equipped for a safe college run. Learn her game plan to fine tune his allergy management skills by move-in day: bit.ly/46Yd7Jr

New research from CFAAR’s iReach study, published in Pediatrics, shows that supporting pediatricians with training and tools significantly improves early peanut introduction counseling. This could be a game-changer in preventing #foodallergies. luriechildrens.org/en/news-storie…