Austin Families with Food Allergies

06/07/2026

A Louisiana hotel is the first in the U.S. to be fully gluten-free, with certified dining and strict safety protocols, giving travelers peace of mind.

06/02/2026

TRIGGER WARNING: fatal anaphylaxis

Each tragedy is heartbreaking and also serves as a reminder to all of us navigating this food allergy world.

EPI FIRST AND FAST! Always, always carry two auto injectors.

Trigger warning: Sadly, we report on the passing of Liam Gartland, 8, who has died of anaphylaxis to a Dairy Queen frozen bar. The Ontario boy was apparently handed a dairy treat in error, rather than the vegan (dairy-free, egg-free) treat his mom ordered.

His mom says he began reacting almost right away. Say a prayer for sweet Liam as you read his story here: https://www.allergicliving.com/2026/06/01/boy-8-dies-of-severe-allergic-reaction-to-frozen-dairy-treat/

Note: Appreciate if everyone will be respectful in their comments. The mom and dad have just lost this little boy. Reminders about food allergy protocols are fine but please, let's not sit in judgment.

05/28/2026

ICYMI: Aquestive Therapeutics is making headway on resubmitting its FDA application for its dissolving epinephrine film — Anaphylm. Earlier this year the FDA requested two studies on patient use of the needle-free epinephrine and with study designs completed, Aquestive awaits the FDA's greenlight to field them. Get details on: the studies, the application resubmission timeline, what's next for global roll-out: https://www.allergicliving.com/2026/05/15/aquestive-says-its-on-track-to-launch-anaphylm-studies-for-fda/

Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. U.S. Food and Drug Administration

05/18/2026

ICYMI: Walt Disney World and Disneyland (Anaheim) have removed the option to check-off food allergies in the Advanced Dining Reservation booking system. On top of adding allergy cross-contact disclaimers on their website + online menus, Disney now advises speaking directly to restaurant staff. Pixie Lizzie: Magical Food Allergy Travel Agent, a staunch believer in Disney as the gold standard in allergy-aware hospitality, explains the positives of the change and what food-allergic guests can do to dine safely. See full story ➡️ https://www.allergicliving.com/2026/02/16/reality-check-what-disneys-allergy-booking-changes-will-mean/

05/11/2026

Billy Bob Thornton opens up about his restricted diet, rare blood type and food allergies that have influenced his unusual eating habits for decades.

05/08/2026

Joshua Jackson joins FARE’s new PSA encouraging food allergy patients to explore treatment options and work with allergists.

05/05/2026

'May Contain: My Life' spotlights food allergies through real stories, dramatizations and advocacy for awareness, safety and legislative reform.

04/28/2026

The discontinuation of Palforzia marks a complicated moment for the food allergy community.

“Palforzia was the first FDA approved therapeutic to treat any food allergy, marking a shift from avoidance as the only option for kids with a peanut allergy. It was a watershed moment,” Sung Poblete said to Healio.

That’s why this news is so difficult. “Palforzia is one of only two FDA-approved therapeutics for food allergy, so it’s really disappointing to see all the R&D that was put into its development be lost, not to mention the brave patients who participated in the clinical trials to get the drug to approval,” Poblete added.

At the same time, progress is not stopping.

There are still centers offering oral immunotherapy, along with emerging approaches like sublingual and epicutaneous immunotherapy that could expand options in the near future. Research is actively underway, including a FARE-funded study exploring how to safely treat multiple allergens at once.

And this is exactly where continued investment and collaboration matter most. Through initiatives like the Mind Meld Innovation Summit, FARE is bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry, and federal partners to accelerate the next generation of breakthroughs.

Progress in food allergy has never been linear. But even in moments like this, the path forward is clear: more innovation, more access, and a continued commitment to changing what life with food allergy looks like. Read more here: https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20260428/qa-palforzias-discontinuation-disappointing-but-new-options-may-be-forthcoming

04/25/2026

ICYMI—Research breakthrough: Northwestern Medicine researchers discovered that a dose of time-tested, FDA-approved asthma drug Zileuton flipped peanut-allergic mice from 95% at risk for anaphylaxis to 95% protected from it. Learn about:
• How Zileuton disrupts the allergen flow from gut to blood in mice.
• The plan for testing the drug in allergic adults + timing.
See full story: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/08/11/scientists-elated-as-drug-zileuton-stops-food-anaphylaxis-in-mice/
Connecting the dots to an existing asthma drug “…was unbelievable,” said Northwestern Medicine’s chief of Allergy & Immunology, Dr. Stephanie Eisenbarth. “It was immediately obvious that we had a potential therapeutic approach.”

Food Allergy Fund Food Allergy Science Initiative FASI Yale University Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Indiana University School of Medicine

04/25/2026

Hear firsthand from the braintrust behind the Allergic Living Airlines & Allergies Guide on how it empowers you to make informed choices of airlines to fly with . Editor Gwen Smith and lead author Lianne Mandelbaum cover epinephrine errors people make when flying + how to avoid them. This is especially critical when it's not a given an onboard medical kit will have an epi device for treating anaphylaxis. Listen & learn: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/10/31/flying-with-food-allergies-video-what-to-know-before-you-book/

Putting the Airlines & Allergies Guide at your fingertips here so you know airline food allergy policies before you book: https://www.allergicliving.com/2025/07/11/allergic-livings-airlines-allergies-guide-domestic/

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