Tips for traveling with food allergies...
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
EpiPen Warning
Pfizer Canada, distributor of the EpiPen and EpiPen Jr autoinjectors, has issued a warning about the correct way to remove the blue safety cap on the devices.
"It has recently come to our attention that removal of the blue safety cap the wrong way by pulling it sideways or bending and twisting it off may prevent the device from working properly and potentially result in failure to deliver the drug," the company said in a release Thursday.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/12/23/epipen-food-allergy-ana.html
"It has recently come to our attention that removal of the blue safety cap the wrong way by pulling it sideways or bending and twisting it off may prevent the device from working properly and potentially result in failure to deliver the drug," the company said in a release Thursday.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2011/12/23/epipen-food-allergy-ana.html
Friday, December 23, 2011
Candy Cane Cocoa
If you're looking for a quick last minute homemade gift for someone on your list, how about making a jar of allergy-friendly Candy Cane Cocoa? You can never go wrong with chocolate and mint in my opinion!
Candy Cane Cocoa
1 cup Dari-Free powder
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Layer each ingredient in an airtight jar. Makes 1 quart of mix = 12 servings. Create a tag to attach to the jar with these instructions: Mix contents in large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in mug and stir in 1 cup of boiling water. Store remaining mix in the airtight jar.
Candy Cane Cocoa
1 cup Dari-Free powder
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
Layer each ingredient in an airtight jar. Makes 1 quart of mix = 12 servings. Create a tag to attach to the jar with these instructions: Mix contents in large bowl. For each serving, place 1/3 cup cocoa mix in mug and stir in 1 cup of boiling water. Store remaining mix in the airtight jar.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Chef Cards
A Chef Card can be a very helpful tool in communicating with restaurant staff about your food allergies. Depending on how you customize your personal card, it can list the foods you are allergic to, alternative names for your allergens, and/or how to safely prepare your food to avoid cross-contamination. Of course you should always ask to speak directly to the manager or chef to ensure their full understanding.
Here is a list of websites where you can either make your own Chef Card to print out or order premade cards. One site listed below even has translation cards available to use when traveling.
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/chef-card1
http://www.foodallergygourmet.com/dining%20and%20traveling/chefcard.pdf
http://archive.supermarketguru.com/page.cfm/7512
http://www.selectwisely.com/ (Translation cards)
http://www.allergyfreetable.com/chef-card.aspx
Here is a list of websites where you can either make your own Chef Card to print out or order premade cards. One site listed below even has translation cards available to use when traveling.
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/chef-card1
http://www.foodallergygourmet.com/dining%20and%20traveling/chefcard.pdf
http://archive.supermarketguru.com/page.cfm/7512
http://www.selectwisely.com/ (Translation cards)
http://www.allergyfreetable.com/chef-card.aspx
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