Allergy Insider | Newsletter: February 2026

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Explore our latest food allergy resources


Discover our latest resources, including videos to test your knowledge on the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and identifying different tree nuts.


Plus, check out our newly updated Eat Early. Eat Often. resource on how to prevent food allergy in babies.


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Allergy Alerts safety service: Stay informed and stay safe

Last year there were 35 food recalls due to the presence of allergens. It’s critical to stay informed so you can make the safest choices for you and your loved ones.


Sign up for our free Allergy Alerts safety service for real-time updates on food recalls, allergen changes from food manufacturers, and labelling updates.

Join our team: Marketing Communications Specialist

Do you have a background in marketing communications and a passion for making a difference?


Learn more and apply by February 27, 2026.

Valentine's Day tips

Discover our 5 tips to have a sweet and inclusive celebration for you and your loved ones.


With a little planning, everyone can enjoy Valentine's Day!

Research

Research: Palforzia® peanut oral immunotherapy powder exiting the market worldwide

Palforzia will be exiting the global market later this year. This exit mostly impacts the U.S., U.K., and some European countries.

Research: U.S. FDA review of under-the-tongue (sublingual) epinephrine film

The FDA has asked for more information before approving Anaphylm, an under-the-tongue (sublingual) epinephrine film being developed to treat anaphylaxis.

Research study: Call for participation for children with tree nut allergy

Researchers are seeking children aged 1-16 years who have been diagnosed with tree nut allergy, specifically to cashew, pistachio, walnut, pecan, almond, or hazelnut.

Mythbuster: Can co-factors affect how someone might react to their food allergen?

Find out the answer to this mythbuster and learn more about co-factors and anaphylaxis.

Webinars and Events

Small group webinar: Managing food allergy and anaphylaxis

Our free 90-minute webinars on the basics of food allergy and anaphylaxis are a must for newly diagnosed families.


The next session is on February 11.

Join a support group

Have you considered a support group? It provides a positive and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day management of food allergy.  


Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one.

Encore series: Making allergy management a habit: Tools to help manage more confidently

In this series, we feature past online events and webinars. This month we’re sharing our webinar on making allergy management a habit.


As routines settle into the year, behavioural science can offer practical strategies to help make allergy management feel more automatic, helping reduce the mental load of daily decision-making.

Ask the Allergist

If someone is allergic to one type of seed, is it safe to eat other seeds?


Find out Dr. Julia Upton’s answer to this question!  


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

Ways to Give

Raising awareness and funds: Meet the next generation of our #FoodAllergyChampions

These incredible kids and teens are showing how much difference one person can make. You can do the same, the possibilities are endless, and every idea counts toward raising food allergy awareness and supporting our charity. 


We’ll be with you every step of the way. Check out all the ways you can get started and make your own impact. 

Lily’s story 


Lily is a young leader in food allergy awareness. While in 5th grade, she organized two school fundraisers and raised nearly $1,000 in support of Food Allergy Canada. 

Jordan’s story 


Jordan, a high school student in Toronto, is raising food allergy awareness and funds through his own initiative, showing how students can make a meaningful impact. 

Student spotlight


Through Project Give Back, Grade 4-6 students brought food allergy awareness into their classrooms by sharing personal stories and educating their peers. 

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