August 2017



Summer of TAG, with race car driver Alex Tagliani, is in full swing! Learn how you can win big with our Summer of TAG Drive the Discussion contest. Plus, with back to school coming up fast, we have two new webinars later this month, one for parents and one for kids. You can also register for ongoing webinars on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis, read about lupin allergy, the latest in the many milk recalls over the last few months, and more.


 
Participate in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's open consultation on allergen labelling for beer - open until August 15, read about Hamilton Ontario's stock epinephrine auto-injector project, learn more about our work on a global study to review epinephrine availability, and read about a study from AllerGen NCE Inc. that finds delaying food introduction increases the risk of sensitization. 
 
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Check out this month's support group meetings, and learn more about Adele Thompson, leader of Food Allergy Support Durham.   



 
Linda Kirste, a Registered Dietitian, provides insight into ways individuals with food allergies can establish and maintain a nutritious diet. This month, Linda provides insight into how to find the right dietitian and how to prepare for your first meeting.


 
Hear from two mothers as they share what it's like to be pregnant with food allergies.


We would love to hear from you! Share your stories with us at info@foodallergycanada.ca


 
There are many ways to give to Food Allergy Canada, this month learn about giving through a birthday party, and giving by donating your car!