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What’s the hot food allergy issue today? Here’s a sampling:

Peanuts and Airplanes

July 19, 2010

Many food-allergic individuals struggle to plan safe air travel. Now is your chance to share your opinions with the Department of Transportation (DOT).

National Allergy Medication Recall

On April 30, 2010, McNeil Consumer Health Care issued a voluntary recall of several of their over-the-counter children's products, including Benadryl and Zyrtec.

St. Paul Food Allergy Ordinance Approved

December 9, 2009

The St. Paul City Council approved an ordinance to help allergic diners.

Improving Safety When Dining Out

November 13, 2009

This editorial continues the local debate on the St. Paul city ordinance proposal.

How to Make Dining Out Allergy Safe

November 9, 2009 The Star Tribune covers the two sides of the restaurant ordinance issue.

St. Paul Restaurant Update

October 2, 2009

An update of the St. Paul City Council's task force work in regard to the proposed ordinance for allergic diners.

Food Allergies and Trick-or-Treating

October 28, 2009

FASGMN director shares tips on KARE 11's Showcase Minnesota.

Northwest Airlines News Story

June 10, 2009

KARE 11 interviewed FASGMN director, Wendy Wessel, about Northwest and Delta airlines' decisions to bring back peanut snacks on flights.

Food Allergy Awareness Week

May 10, 2009

May 10-16, 2009 is Food Allergy Awareness Week in the U.S.  ...

Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Management Act

April 1, 2009

Learn about this act that could affect the nation's food-allergic students.

At 30,000 Feet, Walking Away Isn't an Option

March 3, 2009

Read this follow-up article about peanuts on Northwest and Delta airlines.

Northwest & Delta Merger

February 13, 2009

The Star Tribune covered the merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines and highlighted the effect of the re-introduction of peanuts on flights has on food-allergic travelers.

Northwest Airlines Warning

February 6, 2009

FASGMN warns members of the reintroduction of peanuts to Northwest and Delta flights.

Anaphylaxis Study

January 13, 2009

According to the results of a Mayo Clinic study published in the December issue of Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, anaphylaxis is more common than previously reported.