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DALLAS, October 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Soy Protein Ingredients Market (Soy Isolates, Soy Flour, Concentrates) Market by Types, Applications and Geography - Global Trends and Forecasts up to 2017" defines and segments the global soy protein ingredients market with analysis and forecasting of the global volume and revenue for soy protein ingredients. It also identifies driving and restraining factors for the global soy protein ingredients market with analysis of...

OTTAWA, Aug. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - As children head back to the classroom, Health Canada is reminding parents of the importance of allergy awareness when packing lunches for their children. Severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods can be life-threatening to allergic children. It is estimated that as many as 1.2 million Canadians may be affected by allergies. Some studies indicate that these numbers are increasing, especially among children....

OTTAWA, May 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of allergy awareness. For those individuals with food allergies, severe allergic reactions can occur quickly and without warning, and some foods can be life-threatening to people of all ages, particularly children. It is estimated, based on clinically documented cases, that approximately 1.8 million Canadians may be affected by food allergies. Some studies indicate that these numbers are...

ST. LOUIS, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout grocery store aisles, shoppers find many soy-based choices to complete a nutritious diet. In April, Soyfoods Month, U.S. soybean farmers want to highlight the benefits of soy products and their availability in products that may not come to mind. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55968-united-soybean-board-health-benefits-of-soy-and-soyfoods (Photo:...

Products recalled due to undeclared allergen LANDOVER, Md., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, LLC, following a recall by Pinnacle Foods Group, announced that it removed from sale several varieties of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The products may have been cross-contaminated with soy products, an undeclared allergen. The affected products all have a recommended use by date from November 1, 2011, through October 16, 2012. The following frozen pancake products are included in...

A mouse model to investigate allergy to fenugreek has been developed by Norwegian researchers. The model can also be used to study cross-reactivity to peanut, soy and lupin, major food allergens with public health relevance. Fenugreek is a member of the legume family and is used as an ingredient in curries, chutneys and teas. Allergic reactions to fenugreek may be severe yet its presence is rarely declared in ingredient listings. There is also great concern about potential cross-reactivity...

Report Finds States Lack Policies to Curb Classroom Burden of Asthma and Severe Allergies WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For over 7 million children with asthma, and 13 million with food allergy or other severe allergies, going to school is a daily risk affecting how well they can - or can't - manage their diseases. Now for the fourth year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released its annual report assessing all 50 states and the...

Chino Valley Ranchers, a based producer of organic eggs, has introduced its new soy free egg to as a new dietary option for those who suffer from soy allergies. Arcadia, California. (PRWEB) October 19, 2011 Chino Valley Ranchers, a based producer of organic eggs, has introduced its new soy free egg to as a new dietary option for those who suffer from soy allergies. The new egg is produced using chickens raised on soy free diets, which eliminates trace soy levels that trigger allergic...

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dey Pharma, L.P., a subsidiary of Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL), is pleased to recognize the 14th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), May 8-14. Created by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) in 1997, FAAW aims to educate others and raise awareness about food allergies, a medical condition which affects one in 25 Americans.(1,2) Food allergies are the most common trigger of anaphylaxis,(3) a severe allergic reaction that can be...

Products recalled due to undeclared allergens LANDOVER, Md., Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Following notification from its supplier, Garden of Eatin, Giant Food has removed from stores several Garden of Eatin brand products. The products may contain wheat and soy, undeclared allergens. The following products are affected by this recall: Garden of Eatin Multi Grain Everything Tortilla Chips, 9 oz., UPC 1583900797Garden of Eatin Multi Grain Blues Sea Salt Tortilla Chips, 9 oz., UPC...