Newsletter | November 2022
Latest News


The Cappola brand Genoa Salami has been recalled due to undeclared milk and wheat.

Read the Allergy Alert safety update for more details.
 
 
 
 

December 8th at 12pm-1pm EST

Learn from Canadian allergist Dr. Douglas Mack on how tree nut allergy management has changed and what it may mean for affected individuals, like the ability to eat certain tree nuts. 

Get an update on Emerade™ expiry dates, several lot numbers have been extended. 

Read a statement for those with allergic/immunocompromising conditions.

Learn how Canadians helped to make Halloween inclusive for kids with food allergy with our #ShineATealLight campaign.

Find out how you can support our charity on Giving Tuesday. Watch our video on how we made an impact over the last 20 years.
Advocacy and Research

Help ensure epinephrine auto-injectors continue to be accessible without a prescription.

Share your food allergy and air travel experiences in this study led by US-based Northwestern University.

Learn more and participate in this study on birch allergy.

Read the latest about a study on needle-free epinephrine products.

Learn more about this study with INT301, an oral mucosal immunotherapy (OMIT).

With flu season upon us, check out this mythbuster.
Webinars and Events
tree nuts

Register for our upcoming webinar with Dr. Douglas Mack. You'll learn how tree nut allergy management has changed and what it may mean for affected individuals, like the ability to eat certain tree nuts. 

Attend one of our free 90-minute interactive webinars with a trained parent mentor.

Next sessions are November 5th and November 16th.

Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!

Watch our videos on managing anaphylaxis.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH
Dr. Julia Upton answers a question on oral food challenges.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Expert:
Dr. Sari Herman
Adults with food allergy: Why it’s important to see your allergist

In case you missed it, find out why it’s important to see your allergist in our recent Ask the expert article with Dr. Sari Herman.

You’ll learn top 10 reasons to see any allergist, especially if a diagnosis of allergy was given in childhood.
Ways to Give
Giving Tuesday is an annual movement where people come together to transform their communities through volunteering and donations. This year, it takes place on Tuesday, November 29th.
 
Please consider Food Allergy Canada on Giving Tuesday. With your generous contributions, we can continue educating, supporting, and advocating for the more than 3 million Canadians impacted by food allergy.

Discover ways to give below and learn how your donations make a difference in our latest Impact Report. Give today!
Plus, discover other ways to give below and help to #MakeFoodAllergyCount by donating today.
Help transform the lives of Canadians with food allergy. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact. Your support will help to ensure we can advocate strongly across many different platforms on your behalf, provide education to the community, public, industry, and government on the seriousness of food allergy, and offer support to you and others when you need it.

Select “Monthly Gift” on the online donation form and enter the amount you want to donate. Or call us at 1 866 785-5660.
Plan today to make a difference tomorrow. Consider Food Allergy Canada as a beneficiary when you are updating your will, or your life insurance coverage.
Your support tells your employees and your customers that you care. Check out the different ways your workplace can get involved.

Celebrate virtually while supporting our cause! Plan your next birthday or milestone event virtually at ECHOage, a free online party-planning service that helps charities in North America.

In honour of your birthday or event, ask your friends and family to donate to Food Allergy Canada. Now more than ever, small charities like ours rely on your generous donations to continue our important work now and well into the future.