A recently published study has reported that only around half of a group of 419 patients referred to an allergy clinic for suspected food allergy were found to actually have IgE-mediated food allergy.  Of the group with confirmed allergies, almost half (24.3% of the total patient group) had previously experienced food-induced anaphylaxis. The patients who did not have confirmed IgE-mediated food allergy were thought to have experienced a non-allergic type of food reaction.

An article in the October/November issue of the digital Food Safety magazine summarises the regulatory process for considering exemptions from the USA Food Allergen Labelling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). 

It has been suggested that coeliac disease is associated with thyroid disease. Earlier studies, however, have been predominately cross-sectional and have often lacked controls.  In a recently published study, the risk of thyroid disease in individuals with coeliac disease was investigated from a general population cohort

The Coeliac Society of Victoria has produced a gluten free travel guide to assist travellers manage their diet while making the most out of their touring experience. A pocket sized, easy to carry guide - all you need to know wherever you are. The book includes contacts, common travel tips, well known gluten free brands, where to buy gluten free foods, dining tips, translations, useful words and phrases plus much more.