Northeast Georgia Food Allergy Support Group

10/29/2024

Fannin County School System keeping our food allergy children safe! As a Food Allergy Advocate and mom that’s advocated in this school system, I’m thankful to see this! Way to go!

Check out the new entree! It's more than just a sandwich; it's a sammich!

Also, don't forget you can see each day's meal at https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/FanninCountyBoardofEducation,GA

12/08/2023

As your support group leader, I wanted to share this article and share this happened to my family too. I was quite about this 1 year ago. But now I’m ready to share. Here is our story:

This is absolutely heartbreaking and my daughter and I (and her dad) can relate, as this also happened numerous of times throughout her high school cheering days.

We pressed charges when this happened again her senior year when “teammates”scattered/ smeared peanut products all in my daughter’s locker, cheer outfit, and belongings.

I am a HUGE advocate and I had given them plenty of opportunities within the last 4 years (more if you count back to elementary days) to understand the severity and consequences of their actions, thus us pressing charges with law enforcement. No one should be bullied. No one should have to be fearful for their safety/life.

Sadly, all the “teammate” received was 6 months of community service. During juvenile court, the judge, per my request, made the “teammate” do education on food allergies However, when I called the District Attorney’s office, they never answered if the teammate followed through. As far as the school, they gave the “teammate” 1 week of OSS. And kick the “teammate” off the squad. And the school told me they couldn’t tell me who was all involved as it was privacy. I had to find out by the District Attorney office AFTER the school turned it over to them.

I would like to add- this is not a joke. This is life threatening to those with severe food allergies.

Student football player Carter was targeted for his peanut allergy. He still faces backlash while the perpetrators got a 2-game suspension.

09/03/2023

12 years ago, on this holiday weekend, Jennifer Addington & Sandy Shinpaugh began their advocacy for because of these two kids (now teenagers) from this bake sale. Shortly there after, our support group, Northeast Georgia Food Allergy Support Group was formed. The co-founders have traveled to food allergy conferences, worked with our local school systems, and our local communities to spread awareness for those living with food allergies.

Abby and Logan

07/26/2023

It appears that there is medical evidence to suggest it's possible for food allergies to be passed on through organ donation.

A 53-year-old woman underwent a left-sided lung transplant from a donor with a history of anaphylaxis to peanut.

Two weeks after the transplant, the patient developed acute respiratory failure immediately after consuming a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Below are links to the story and also 2 other earlier cases about transplants...

Acquired Donor Peanut Allergy From Lung Transplantation Resulting in Respiratory Failure: A Case Report
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041134518307760?via%3Dihub

Transfer of Peanut Allergy From the Donor to a Lung Transplant Recipient
https://www.jhltonline.org/article/S1053-2498(08)00562-7/fulltext

Passive Transfer of Nut Allergy After Liver Transplantation
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/214950

07/20/2023

Excited for our local hospital! What great things they are doing!

07/05/2023

❗️❗️Urgent Food Recall of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles Due to Potential Presence of Undeclared Wheat Allergen. ❗️❗️

Van’s International Foods (“Van’s” or “the Company”) is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles, because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergi...

07/05/2023

Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntary recall of two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products, manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide, due to the possibility that the products may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on a single manufacturing line. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanut may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming these products.

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products, manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide, due to the possibility that the products may contain undeclared peanut resulting from cross-contact on a single manufacturing line.

11/03/2022

When a food allergic business traveler disclosed her tree nut allergy on board to a flight attendant, United Airlines responded by forcefully removing her from the plane leaving her stranded hundreds of miles from home. Stein & Vargas, LLP has filed a complaint against United Airlines for discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Air Carrier Access Act. Read coverage below from Allergic Living. It is time for airlines to be held accountable.

Traveler alleges food allergy discrimination by United Airlines crew after being told to 'get off' flight. She's launched a DOT complaint.

09/03/2022

11 years ago, on this holiday weekend, Jennifer Addington & Sandy Shinpaugh began their advocacy for because of these two kids (now teenagers) from this bake sale. Shortly there after, our support group, Northeast Georgia Food Allergy was formed. The co-founders has traveled to food allergy conferences, worked with our local school systems, and our local communities to spread awareness for those living with food allergies.

08/23/2022

Just a PSA for those with dairy allergies. Sharing from another family that manages food allergies.

Dairy Allergies Alert!
WARNING: Chik-fil-a grilled nuggets/filet NOW CONTAIN DAIRY!!! Just took my daughter and her friends to the one quick safe (only the fries and grilled nuggets for my daughter with milk, egg, wheat, barley allergies) place for dinner and there’s is a tiny sign saying they now have dairy in the grilled chicken. The staff didn’t realize, manager forgot to tell them. 😳I just happened to read it on a very small sign. They said it was a supply chain issue
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/nutrition-allergens

08/19/2022

So thrilled for these students!!!

📢 Special Announcement 📢

PAL Pantry is coming to Mashburn Elementary!!!

This pantry is filled with safe snacks and treats the top 8 allergens and gluten for students with food allergies and celiac disease to promote inclusivity at school.

Thank you Mashburn Elementary PTO and Principal Miller for supporting our mission and your students with food allergies 💙

PAL Pantry will be available for viewing, label reading, forms and questions at Curriculum Night. See you there!

07/19/2022

Back to School with Food Allergies Checklist:

Getting ready for school can be overwhelming. Food Allergy Research & Education has compiled a list of who to talk to, what documents you need and how to best prepare you and your child with food allergies for a confident return to school this year.