Author Archives for Carla Da Silva

Advocacy and research – June 2019

June 21, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and research – June 2019

Check out highlights from our meetings with Health Canada and Codex about food labelling and food safety. Learn about the new proposed bill in Alberta to protect students with life-threatening... View Article


Get involved – June 2019

June 21, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Get involved – June 2019

Participate in our webinars for parents and caregivers, and children. Plus, learn about our support groups across Canada and join.


School spotlight: Alex Tagliani raises food allergy awareness with Toronto’s Kimberley/Beaches Alternative School

June 21, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on School spotlight: Alex Tagliani raises food allergy awareness with Toronto’s Kimberley/Beaches Alternative School

In May, Alex Tagliani, NASCAR race car driver and Food Allergy Canada ambassador, kicked off Food Allergy Awareness Month at Kimberley/Beaches Alternative School in Toronto, ON. Alex spoke to students... View Article


Grad project leads to allergen management changes

April 30, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Grad project leads to allergen management changes

An allergen risk management (ARM) plan is a first step in helping your institution put effective and consistent practices in place to ensure safe food options for students with food... View Article


Advocacy and research – March 2019

March 8, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy and research – March 2019

Check out our advocacy in foodservice, learn about the Hamilton stock epinephrine pilot program for restaurants, hear more about the AAAAI conference and the Free From & Allergy Friendly Expo... View Article


Get involved – March 2019

March 8, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Get involved – March 2019

Participate in our many webinars offered this month, and be sure to check out the support group meetings happening in March and April. Plus, tell us what you want to... View Article


Meet Elly Ward. Founder of the No Nuts About Us online store shares her family’s journey with food allergy and the peanut patch trial

March 8, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Meet Elly Ward. Founder of the No Nuts About Us online store shares her family’s journey with food allergy and the peanut patch trial

Receiving a life-changing diagnosis is hard enough. When you’re living in a remote community, it can seem even harder. Elly Ward, of Southampton Ontario, remembers the feeling all too well.... View Article


Ask the allergist – Your questions answered

March 8, 2019 December 11, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Ask the allergist – Your questions answered

Ask the allergist is our monthly feature where Dr. Julia Upton answers your questions. Dr. Julia Upton is a Canadian allergist who is on staff at Toronto’s SickKids Hospital in... View Article