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Allergy Insider | Newsletter: August 2026

Our Latest News

Now available: neffy ^®epinephrine nasal spray

neffy^® epinephrine nasal spray is widely available in pharmacies across Canada.

Canadians now have access to two epinephrine device options – neffy and EpiPen^®.

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Back-to-school 2026: Be prepared and confident for the new school year

Check out our new 2026 back-to-school website section for tips, resources, and more for navigating food allergy with confidence.

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New resource: Anaphylaxis Action Plan replaces previous Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

The Anaphylaxis Action Plan includes a person's allergies, symptoms of anaphylaxis, and the emergency steps to follow in the event of a reaction.

You can share it with schools, caregivers, workplaces, and any public settings.

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Share with teachers: All about food allergy student program

Learn more about our curriculum-linked program and share it with the educators you know.

We need your help to ensure classrooms across the country are teaching this valuable program.

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Allergy Alerts: Hershey’s Kisses and Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo Candy Bar recalled due to undeclared tree nuts

In 2026, there have already been 24 food recalls due to the unintended presence of allergens.

Discover the latest two alerts and stay informed so you can make the safest choices for you and your loved ones!

Register now for upcoming webinars and events

August 19th at 1pm EDT:

Know it. Treat it.: Recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis with Dr. Julia Upton

August 19th at 8:30pm EDT:

Small group webinar for newly-diagnosed families

Starting September 26th:

Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship

Tips for the last days of summer

Check out our tips on how to manage food allergy with confidence over this last stretch of summer!

Advocacy and Research

Advocacy in action: Global “may contain” guidance receives final approval

The Codex Alimentarius Commission has officially adopted new international guidance on the use of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL), including "may contain" statements.

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Advocacy in action: Advancing food allergy safety through collaboration

Over the summer, we contributed to two leading food safety conferences, helping to ensure the experiences and needs of people with food allergy were part of important discussions on allergen management and risk reduction.

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Advocacy in action: Making allergy awareness part of Canada’s school food program conversation

As school food programs continue to expand across Canada, it's essential that food allergy is part of the conversation from the start.

Learn how we are keeping food allergy top of mind.

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Research: Study finds decrease in egg allergy associated with early introduction practices

A new Australian study has shown a reduction in egg allergy after the introduction of new guidelines encouraging early introduction practices.

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Mythbuster: Can you just pick an allergen off a food to make it safe for someone with that allergy?

With summer gatherings in full swing, it’s a good time to clear up confusion about “picking out” allergens from a food. Find out the answer to this mythbuster!

Help us educate your communities and share this mythbuster with them! Find more mythbusters at foodallergycanada.ca/mythbusters.

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Webinars and Events

August 19th webinar – Know it. Treat it.: Recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis

Would you know what to do if a severe allergic reaction happened? Knowing what to look for and how to respond can make you feel more prepared.

Join us to build your confidence in recognizing the symptoms of anaphylaxis and knowing how to respond, including details on what you need to know about the two epinephrine device options available in Canada — EpiPen^® auto-injectors and neffy^® nasal spray.

Our free 8-week online mentorship fall program begins on September 26th, 2026.

By participating in this program, youth will build a support network of peers, learn strategies for managing their food allergy, and feel more confident.

Small group webinar: Next session is August 19

Learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy in a 90-minute interactive webinar led by a trained parent mentor.

Connect with a support group

Find a support group near you and connect now! It’s a great way to keep updated on any new developments in the food allergy community and exchange tips for navigating throughout the year.

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Encore series: Food allergy and asthma: How do they impact each other

In this series, we feature past online events or webinars.

This month, we’re sharing a webinar on food allergy and asthma. This is an especially timely webinar with back-to-school just around the corner!

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Ask the Allergist

With summer months comes adventures with nature which can include getting exposed to ticks. This month, we are resharing a past Ask the allergist where Dr. Julia Upton answers questions on red meat allergy.

Do you have a food allergy-related question? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.

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Ways to Give

Help us celebrate our milestone 25-year anniversary

We are celebrating 25 years of food allergy awareness and impact!

For a quarter century, we’ve been working alongside individuals, families, government, the medical community, industry partners, and more across the country and globally to build a more informed, supportive, and safer world for everyone impacted by food allergy.

Watch our 20th anniversary video — it sets the stage for the progress we continue to make at 25 years

So far this year, there have been significant moments for food allergy advocacy that we have been driving for years.

Highlights include:

The introduction of Senate of Canada Bill S-247: An Act to establish a national framework on food allergy
Advancing emergency preparedness
Advocating for a minimum of two epinephrine device options in Canada
Advancing global guidance on precautionary allergen labelling ("may contain" statements)

While meaningful progress has been made, there is still more to do. If you’re inspired by our work and in a position to give, please make a donation – of any size – in honour of our 25th year.

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