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A brief overview to help in the understanding of food allergies, symptoms of food allergies, avoidance and reactions.

People with food allergies should exercise caution when eating out to avoid exposure to foods that cause allergic symptoms. Start by choosing the right restaurant.

A review of slaughterhouses in Newfoundland has identified numerous health concerns causing four to be shut down and a number of others to be given conditional licences.

The bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii was often ignored by doctors but now is considered a potentially lethal pathogen in hospitals, due to antibiotic resistant strains.

Because of the risk of cross-contamination, many CF children's camps have shut down. How can a family get the benefits of the camp experience without the high risks?

Some people with severe milk allergies may find it difficult to try new restaurants for fear of having a reaction. Here are some ways to stay safe in a new environment.

An increasing number of children and adults are on a gluten-free diet. Visiting relatives for dinner can be easier with a few simple guidelines.

There are 1.5 million children and adults suffering from severe peanut allergies in the USA. This article discusses how to live safely with a peanut allergy.

Learning to prepare meals for someone with Celiac Disease can be a challenge.

Restaurants need to reduce food allergic customers' stress by ensuring a safe dining experience, by educating staff and by having processes in place to meet their needs.

"Beyond a Peanut" cards teach the vigilance to keep highly allergic children safe from anaphylactic reactions while at school, daycare, friends' homes or birthday parties

Food safety is about good hygiene practices, elimination of potential contaminants in our food, proper handling, preparation, and storage of the foods we eat and drink.

Let's face it. Food poisoning is no fun. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea detract from anyone's enjoyment of the holiday. Your dinner guests will thank you to take care.

If the expense of feeding your family is rising faster than your income, invest a few minutes to save your food dollars.

What is a peanut allergy?

Fortunately, many fast food chains are jumping on the allergen evaluated menu bandwagon.

Dining out with Celiac's Disease is complicated, and it is even more complicated to eat at fast-food chains. Here are safe fast-food choices from chain restaurants.

Children with gluten intolerance need special consideration when going back to school. Follow these tips to ensure that the gluten free child is ready for school.

Don't want to cook two meals? Cook one base dish and divide it into two - one for vegetarians and one for meat-eaters. Please everybody with a single meal!

Food safety rules contain five "C's" -- Chill, Clean, Cross-Contamination, and Cook. A sixth "C" may be Confusion, but preventing food poisoning is not a mystery.

Food allergies may cause severe reactions that may require a trip to the emergency room and can even result in death. 90% of food allergies are caused by eight sources.

An allergy or intolerance to wheat or to other members of the cereal family will result in significant alterations in grocery shopping and food preparation.

Chili's restaurant chain has selected lists of foods from their menu, for 8 food allergy types: egg, fish, dairy, peanut, shellfish, soy, tree nut, wheat & gluten.

"Beyond a Peanut" flash card set is an excellent tool for raising awareness of dangers facing nut-allergic individuals.

Baking sandwich rolls from scratch is a cinch with this easy recipe.

A first aid kit is essential when travelling in a strange country especially in the tropics where wounds can become infected very quickly and help may not be at hand.

Did you spend a little too much time in the sun? Try using this incredible body lotion to soothe your sun burnt skin.

Trying to pack a healthy meal in a child's lunch box? A truly healthy lunch is also a germ free one. Here are some useful lunch box safety tips for parents.

A clean nail salon makes salon clients feel safer. Customers should check a nail salon before having nail services to reduce nail infections, nail damage or nail loss.

Revlon? Maybelline? Ever wonder how long make-up is good for before it has to be replaced? The shelf life of the most common cosmetics may be surprising.

Find out which items are not affected by the ever growing peanut butter recall of 2009.

When you serve these fluffy, cake-like vanilla cookies with ooey-gooey chocolate chips warm from the oven, no one will ever guess they're vegan.

It's hard to find vegetarian food when dining out. Hidden ingredients, cross-contamination, inconsistent recipes, and incomplete information are common challenges.

What is Vatapa, and how do you make it? Here is a contemporary version of this famous, and very popular dish from Bahia, Brazil.

Companion planting, a staple technique of chemical-free horticulture, works particularly well for tomatoes. Find out which plants will help your crop!

First Aid can be a life saver or at least reduce further injury and pain. When going to unfamiliar countries always be prepared for the odd minor injury or emergency.

There seemed to be a surplus of forensic evidence in the unsolved JonBenet Ramsey Case. Sadly, the entire criminal justice system botched the investigation.

Handwashing is the single most important measure to prevent the spread of infections, including swine flu. 15-20 seconds of hand washing is recommended to remove germs.

While fresh greens and fruits are good for the family, they can be a health hazard if they are not selected, stored and prepared properly.

Dead tissue, infective matter, and waste products collect where skin has been injured. Removing these materials can stimulate healing and prevent improper wound closure.

What would Thanksgiving be without the turkey? This recipe will ensure you get the perfect bird for your holiday table!

From chicken noodle soup to a rich marsala sauce, chicken stock is both versatile and indispensible to the professional chef.

Many restaurants have procedures for accommodating gluten free customers, even when they don't have a gluten free menu. Here is the information needed to order safely.

Knowing what dishes on a holiday menu to cook ahead of time can mean the difference between success and failure. Planning saves time and ensures nothing is forgotten.

A tree nut allergy is one of the food allergies most likely to cause anaphylaxis. An allergic individual will need information about what to avoid.

One or two days after attending a party, you experience vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and a headache. Most likely it's either a case of the stomach flu or food poisoning..

Some foods may cause allergy symptoms in those with a natural rubber latex allergy. Discover which foods put people with a latex allergy at risk for a reaction.

It is important to work with the families of allergic children and limit exposure to potentially deadly substances such as peanuts, milk, eggs, and wheat.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is a challenge when food allergies limit options. This article suggests ways to plan varied meals around food allergies.

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