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20/08/2026

Anaphylaxis can be fast, unpredictable and fatal. On an aircraft, every second counts, so why are airlines still relying on adrenaline that has to be drawn up from a vial or glass ampoule?

Most major airlines carry adrenaline in their emergency medical kits. But it is often supplied in a vial or ampoule that requires a syringe, dose calculation and preparation before it can be given.

That may be manageable in a hospital, but on a moving aircraft, potentially in turbulence, low light and under extreme pressure, it’s a very different situation.
Different adrenaline concentrations can add further risk. Even doctors who understand how adrenaline works may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable drawing up an emergency dose from an ampoule or vial outside a controlled hospital environment.

When Natasha experienced anaphylaxis on a flight in 2016, 2 EpiPens were administered, but her reaction remained severe. A doctor onboard found adrenaline in a vial in the aircraft’s emergency kit, but was not confident drawing up the correct dose because giving too much adrenaline can also be life-threatening.

This is why all airlines should carry ready-to-use adrenaline options, including auto-injectors (AAIs), such as EpiPen and Jext, or nasal adrenaline such as EURneffy, in their emergency medical kits.

This is currently a major issue in the US, where food allergy organisations are challenging proposed FAA changes that could continue to rely on cheaper vials and ampoules rather than requiring ready-to-use adrenaline options.

The standard for emergency care in the sky should be the same everywhere. When anaphylaxis strikes at 35,000 feet, passengers should not have to depend on whether someone onboard feels confident enough to draw up a dose.

This is a global aviation problem and it needs a global solution. We need airlines and aviation regulators worldwide to make ready-to-use adrenaline a standard part of emergency medical kits onboard.

In the UK, Civil Aviation Authority guidance also allows adrenaline in airline emergency medical kits to be supplied in vials and ampoules.

We fully support US organisations such as No Nut Traveler traveller, Allergy Research & Education and Red Sneakers for Oakley in calling for safer, faster access to emergency adrenaline on US flights.

When every second counts, emergency adrenaline should be ready when passengers need it.

Read Natasha’s Foundation’s Flying with a Food Allergy Report and our recommendations for safer air travel: https://www.narf.org.uk/flying-with-food-allergies

18/08/2026

A consequence of living with food allergies is that the daily mental toll of attempting to stay safe from accidental exposure to your allergens never switches off.

For some, the risk of having an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis shapes almost every decision made throughout the day, and this can lead to increased levels of anxiety, stress, isolation and mental exhaustion.

Research backs this up, including research released last year that analysed data from 2.5 million patients with allergies. It found that people with allergies face a significantly higher risk of developing mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

The highest risk was among people with anaphylaxis, who had a 43% increased risk of mental health issues, including a 137% higher risk of OCD.

A recent global survey cited in the same study found that while over 80% of UK adults with food allergies and parents of children with food allergies reported psychological distress, fewer than 25% had been assessed for it.

These statistics are disappointing and worrying and show a clear need for more accessible support for allergic children and adults who need mental health support.

That’s why Natasha’s Foundation is funding mental health research. Never has the need been greater.

The research cited here was carried out by the University of Birmingham, working in collaboration with Aston University and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/new-research-reveals-link-between-allergies-and-increased-risk-of-mental-health-disorders

13/08/2026

A restaurant has been ordered to pay more than £8,000 after two dairy-free oat milk cappuccinos were lab tested and found to contain milk proteins at levels that could have caused allergic reactions in people with a milk allergy.

Following an investigation by Durham County Council, local authority officers purchased the drinks on two separate occasions, first in August 2024 and again in May 2025. On both occasions, laboratory tests found milk protein in drinks that were being sold as dairy-free.

After the first incident, the business introduced new allergen procedures and staff training. However, when officers returned several months later, the same issue was identified again. The company later told the court it did not know how the milk proteins had become present at the levels detected.

This is an important reminder that allergen safety depends on more than having a policy in place. It requires robust systems, effective staff training and consistent procedures that are understood and followed every single time.

For people living with food allergies, ordering food or drink means placing their trust in someone else to get it right. That trust should never be taken lightly.

Everyone should be able to eat and drink with confidence.

11/08/2026

When you live with food allergies, staying safe can sometimes mean doing things that feel awkward, inconvenient or uncomfortable.

But none of that is being difficult. It’s about staying safe.

There is a social media trend that starts with: “I really DON'T care if…” We’ve started with some examples of when it’s better not to worry about what other people may think if you have food allergies.

1. I really don't care if my questions seem annoying.
If I ask what’s in something, whether utensils have been shared or if the chef can check the ingredients, I’m not being difficult. I’m trying to avoid an allergic reaction.

2. I really don't care if I have to check the label again.
I’ve read it before, but I’ll probably check it again. Ingredients can change, recipes can change and mistakes can happen. I don’t care if I might seem slightly obsessive. I care about being safe.

3. I really don't care if I need to wipe surfaces.
For some people with food allergies, even a small amount of allergen residue left behind on a surface can be enough to cause an allergic reaction.

4. I really don't care if I have to carry my allergy medication everywhere.
The risk of anaphylaxis doesn’t take a day off because I’m on holiday, at a concert, on a date or just popping to the shops. My allergy medication goes everywhere I go.

5. I really don't care if I need to say no.
Missing out can feel disappointing, but an allergic reaction can be far worse.
Because ultimately, I really DO care that one moment doesn’t change my life forever.
I really do care that I make it home safely.

We know we haven’t covered everything. What would you add? 👇

06/08/2026

Following a day at the beach while on holiday, as we packed up to head back, Natasha complained that she was “starving”. Unusually, all the food and snacks we had brought with us for the day, her safe foods, had been eaten. It was a Monday and, in France, all the food shops were closed. Only restaurants were open.

Children and hunger aren’t a good mix before an hour-long drive, so we decided to walk along a stretch of restaurants to buy Natasha a plate of chips. It was the safest food we could think of, and something that most restaurants served. In our minds, not much could go wrong with potatoes and oil.

We went into the first restaurant, explained Natasha’s food allergies to the waiter and asked if it would be safe for her to eat a plate of their chips. He told us yes, but we asked a few more questions. What oil did they use? The waiter wasn’t sure, so we asked to speak to the chef. The chef assured us that the oil was vegetable oil and completely safe, but our instincts urged us to ask to see the container it came in. By now, the chef was visibly irritated. He begrudgingly found it and held it up for us to see. There it was, in black and white: a blend of vegetable oils, including peanut oil. He looked genuinely surprised. He had no idea.

We left the restaurant and tried another. They used the same fryer for all their fried foods, so we couldn’t take the risk there either. We went to the next one. They used peanut oil to fry their chips because it gave them a more golden colour. The next restaurant didn’t know what oil they used, and there was no label on the container. And so it went on.

Natasha was on the verge of tears, hungrier than ever, but now equally devastated that her allergies meant she couldn’t eat. I remember looking at her as she watched other families sitting together in the restaurants, enjoying plates of delicious-looking food, and my heart broke for her.

Tanya x

04/08/2026

Social media can be a brilliant place to find support, connect with others and learn from shared experiences.

But it can also be full of myths and misinformation that leave people confused or, worse, put them at risk.

From common misconceptions to potentially dangerous advice, misinformation about food allergy is still widespread. That's why it's so important to know the facts and feel confident in recognising and responding to an allergic reaction.

It's crucial that everyone, whether they have a food allergy or not, has access to accurate information. Misinformation can have far-reaching and even devastating consequences.

Have you ever come across allergy misinformation, either online or in everyday life?

Disclaimer: The quotes featured in this post are based on real misconceptions, comments and experiences shared by people in the food allergy community. They have been anonymised and, in some cases, lightly edited for clarity or brevity. They are shared to raise awareness and challenge misinformation about food allergy and anaphylaxis. This content is for awareness and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.

30/07/2026

Sadly this is a genuine comment made on a newspaper article about food allergies and it is not an isolated opinion.

Every time food allergies make the news, comments like these appear. Which means every time our community sees people dismissed as "entitled", accused of “overreacting”, questioned about the “seriousness” of their condition or criticised for asking for simple measures that help keep them safe.

These comments might seem “insignificant” to the people writing them. But for the millions of people living with food allergies, they reflect something much bigger: a lack of understanding about what it means to live with a life-threatening medical condition.

One parent shared this experience with us after travelling with their daughter:

"On a flight back from a family holiday, as we were boarding, the cabin crew announced my daughter's nut allergy. A man nearby scoffed, saying, 'For goodness' sake! I can't eat nuts again!' His anger upset me deeply, but I refrained from reacting to avoid upsetting my daughter, who thankfully hadn't heard. It reminded me that some people are simply unaware of the seriousness of allergies."

Although this happened on a flight, the attitudes behind it exist far beyond air travel.

Changing attitudes starts with understanding. That's why we will keep campaigning for better education, stronger policies and a future where no one is ridiculed for trying to stay alive.

28/07/2026

Three times a day, maybe four with a snack? Or five with dessert?

It’s every time - every snack, every meal, every bite. Everything they eat.

Eating with a food allergy is a constant process of risk assessing every meal or snack.

Ingredients have to be checked, and then checked again. Questions have to be asked, even if they feel awkward. Food safety conversations are replayed internally on a loop, and you find yourself putting your trust in food labels, kitchens, people, and systems that you know don’t always get it right.

We have made important progress in food labelling through Natasha’s Law. But there is still more to do to ensure that everyone can make safe and informed food choices with confidence, wherever they are.

We want everyone to be safe when they eat as the standard, and not the exception.

20/07/2026

A family has filed a lawsuit following the death of 16-year-old Jason Hu, who died from anaphylaxis on board a Qatar Airways flight in August 2024.

According to the lawsuit, Jason, who was allergic to peanuts, dairy and fish, was travelling with his father and sister on a flight from Doha to New York.

Before accepting a sandwich from the cabin crew, both Jason and his father informed a flight attendant about his food allergies and they were assured the sandwich was safe for him to eat.

Within minutes of eating the sandwich, Jason developed breathing difficulties consistent with a severe allergic reaction. The cabin crew administered an injection, believed by the family's legal team to have been adrenaline (epinephrine), before attempting to provide oxygen using equipment that was reportedly not working.

Jason later collapsed and was pronounced dead after the aircraft landed at JFK Airport.

The legal action names both Qatar Airways and its ground-based medical support provider, MedAire. It alleges failures relating to allergen communication, crew training, emergency procedures, emergency medical equipment and the medical response provided during the flight. These allegations have not yet been tested in court.

At Natasha's Foundation, we have been calling for stronger protections for passengers with food allergies, including consistent allergen information for all food served on board, better allergy awareness and emergency response training for airline staff, clear procedures to support passengers with food allergies before and during flights, and reliable access to appropriate emergency medical equipment and medication.

Jason Hu's death on board a Qatar Airways flight highlights exactly why these protections are so vital. Natasha Ednan-Laperouse's death also showed the devastating consequences of a severe allergic reaction during air travel and the urgent need for greater safeguards and awareness.

We continue to stand with all families affected by food allergy and are working towards a future where people can travel safely and with confidence.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Jason's family as they seek answers following their devastating loss.

15/07/2026

This year I have struggled to reconcile the fact that my daughter Natasha died 10 years ago from a severe allergic reaction to sesame onboard a BA flight.

She, her dad and best friend were going on a short holiday to Nice. A week later, she was in a coffin in the hold of a BA plane being flown back home.

And yet I am reminded again and again that in those early moments of darkness and desperation, as I arrived in Nice just hours after Natasha had passed away, we were shown incredible gestures of such kindness and compassion, that they have hugged my heart ever since.

I arrived in Nice at 2.30am the morning after Natasha had died. Her body had already been taken from the hospital to Nice’s city mortuary and we had to wait until it opened at 10am before we could go to see her. As soon as we could, Nadim and I tried to find a taxi to take us to the mortuary which is located in the hills above Nice.

We phoned taxi companies, no answer came so we went out into the street, but again, none could be found. We asked a lady passing by, where we could find a taxi to the mortuary. I will never forget the shock on her face as we explained why we wanted to go there. She told us that it was impossible to hire a taxi that day because it was a national day of mourning throughout France, due to the terrorist attack earlier that week when a truck had run over and killed nearly a hundred people on the Promenade des Anglais.

She explained that there were no trains or buses that went to the mortuary and that the only way to get there was by car. She then did an extraordinary thing. She put her hand into her handbag and drew out her car keys. She took my husband’s hand and pressed the keys into them telling him to take them and for us to use her car for as long and for as many days as we needed it. Because of this act of kindness, we were able to visit Natasha at the mortuary every day until we were able to bring her home a week later.

During that week in Nice, I remember how we waded through a swamp of French bureaucracy and red tape as we arranged to have Natasha flown back to the UK. Intermingled with our profound shock and grief, we experienced other incredible acts of kindness from total strangers, uninvited, and yet there they were, soothing balms to our visceral pain.

Grief stricken, we walked in a daze in the Nice streets. The heat from the sun had made me nauseas, so we took cover in Nice’s old cathedral where we quietly sat in the back pew. The last thing we wanted was to draw any attention to ourselves, so we were surprised when the priest walked over to us. He had noticed how sad we looked and came over to ask if he could help us in any way.

When he heard what had happened, he asked if we would allow him to mention Natasha in his next service which was about to start. When the service finished and as people began to leave their seats, they began to gather around us. One by one, complete strangers hugged us, tears springing from their eyes, talking to us with choked voices. I had no idea what most of them were saying but their kindness and compassion was tangible. We left the cathedral in tears but comforted by people we didn’t know, comforted when we least expected it.

During that week, good friends on holiday nearby, asked to come and see us that evening. Their daughter Sophia was one of Natasha’s best friends and she was in despair. That lunchtime as Nadim and I tried to eat a sandwich in a small local restaurant, the couple who ran it asked us if they could help us in any way as they had seen our swollen eyes from crying and felt our obvious grief. Upon hearing what had happened, they insisted on opening their restaurant doors for us and our friends only; no other dinner guests because they wanted us to have a ‘safe’ place where we would be able to talk and cry freely. That evening they cooked and served dinner just for us. Another act of unexpected kindness had come our way.

I am reminded again and again how being kind is a special intrinsic part of being human. It is the social glue that connects us, it is an act of love that we all need to survive. It can come our way when we least expect it and when it does, it's a very welcome friend.

No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.

Tanya x

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