*R*E*C*A*L*L* By GlaxoSmithKline, Undeclared *F*I*S*H* Allergen.

I received a letter from FAAN today stating that GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is recalling “FiberChoice plus Multivitamins” fiber supplement product, due to an undeclared fish allergen. One of the raw materials of the product contains fish gelatin, which was not declared on the product label. The fish gelatin consists of the following species of fish: cod, Pollock, hake, cusk, haddock, redfish, sole, and flounder.

 

The affected FiberChoice plus Multivitamins fiber supplement were distributed beginning in mid-January throughout the
United States through national retail outlets, including food, drub and mass merchandisers.

The affected product is packaged in 16-oz. plastic bottles (90 count) market with UPC # 5714500581 located on the side of the bottle in black lettering.

No other FiberChoice fiber supplement is affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased FiberChoice plus Multivitamins fiber supplement should return it to the retail store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the product or this recall are encouraged to call GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare toll-free at (800) 819-0681.

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Take Care, Be Safe & May God Bless,

Laura & Brentson Duke

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*U*R*G*E*N*T* KRAFT FOODS ***NO ALLERGY WARNING LABELS***

Hello Everyone!

 

First of all, if you, your child or anyone that you care about has an anaphylaxis food allergy… Sit down! Because this is going to royally tick you off!

 

I made the discovery this morning that “Kraft Foods” AKA “Post” does not put “ALLERGY WARNING LABELS” or “CONTAINS” on any of their products. I called Kraft Foods this morning and spoke with the Executive Manager, Larry Edwards who stated that he is not sure why the wouldn’t have “ALLERGY WARNING LABELS” or “CONTAINS” on any or all of their products. I advised him that the few products that I do have in my home of “theirs” (Kraft Foods) did not have any “ALLERGY WARNING LABELS” on them and all of their products that I have in my home, should have had at least an “ALLERGY WARNING” FOR MILK, SOY, EGGS, WHEAT. I advised Mr. Edwards that their (Kraft Foods) mistake could be an extremely costly and deadly one for someone with an anaphylaxis food allergy and that they better get in compliance with the “FOOD ALLERGY ANAPHYLAXIS FOOD ACT OF 2004” immediately! Mr. Edwards advised that he will get the information that I shared with him to the appropriate people and have them review this to make sure that they are in compliance. I asked Mr. Edwards if he would please contact me once he receives an answer as to why these “ALLERGY WARNING LABELS” were not listed on any of their products? Mr. Edwards stated that he would not be able to contact me back once the information leaves his hands. I advised Mr. Edwards that is fine, but that I would be contacting the FDA that way they can follow up with “Kraft Foods” and make sure that they start complying with this “Federal Law!”

Then I made a call to the FDA and I spoke with a lady named, Sharron. I advised Sharron of what I had discovered and advised her that action needed to be taken immediately due to everyone thinks that it’s mandatory and a “FEDERAL LAW” that requires companies to list all known allergens in a product under the ingredients, under the “ALLERGY WARNING LABEL.” Sharron stated that yes it is a “Federal Law” that requires companies to list all known allergens under the “ALLERGY WARNING LABEL.”  However, the FDA gave some companies, that had printed extra labels (on boxes) the okay and option of going ahead and using their labels that were already printed before changing over to the required listing of all known food allergens. I advised Sharron that this law went into effect on January 1, 2006 and these companies should have already used up all of their “old labels!” Sharron advised that the FDA did not give these companies any time frame of which all of these labels would have to be used or they would just have to take a loss on them. I cannot believe that the FDA would be so careless and irresponsible! I am going to contact my U.S. Senator and I would like for everyone else to do so as well. Please forward this to everyone that you know. They usually will not listen to just one of us, but when we all stand together… They don’t have a choice but to listen!

Thank You All & May God Bless,

Laura & Brentson Duke

 

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Non-Foods Not Having Allergy Warnings On Them…?

I received an email from another Mother who has a child with a peanut allergy. This parent was telling me about Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste having trace amounts of peanuts in it. What alarmed me the most is what she told me next. That GlaxoSmithKline does not have to put any kind of “ALLERGY WARNING” on any product that isn’t food…? I called GlaxoSmithKline this morning, Thursday 08/03/2006 and advised them of my concerns regarding the allegation of Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste being contaminated with some form of peanut or nut oil and this product not being properly labeled with an “Allergy Warning!” I was told that GlaxoSmithKline has received numerous phone calls regarding this issue and I was told that they tested all of the Aquafresh Toothpaste products and everything came out fine and did not show any trace amounts or contamination from peanuts. However, the lady I spoke with couldn’t give me a positive answer that the Aquafresh Kids Toothpaste wasn’t contaminated with some form of nuts and she told me that they aren’t promising that Aquafresh Kids is Peanut FREE either. This is scary and if there is a chance that a product could be contaminated with peanuts, nuts or other known allergens it should have an “ALLERGY WARNING” label! There should not be any exceptions for any companies regardless if the product is food or not!  Companies should want to label their product especially if it could make someone extremely sick or kill them…?  Brentson and I both are allergic to peanuts and nuts! What concerned me the most is that these companies aren’t regulated to put an “Allergy Warning” label on their products due to these products are not food. There has got to be something done to make all companies put ”Allergy Warning” labels on all products that might contain any and all known allergens. Regardless if the product is shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, hair spray, make-up, eye liner, lotion, etc. The key to living with a severe anaphylaxis allergy is strict avoidance, but if these companies are not informing the consumers that their product could contain known allergens someone may die. There has got to be legislation preposed to inform and protect everyone who is having to live with severe anaphylaxis food allergies about products that are non-foods too!

Sincerely,

Laura & Brentson Duke

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Anaphylaxis Allergy Action Bill HB2442

The Food Allergy bill (HB2442) flew through the Full Education committee today, Wednesday 03/15/2006. It is on the Calendar & Rules for tomorrow. When it gets out of there, I believe it will be ready to go to the House floor! I just wanted to let everyone know the good news. 

Take Care, 

Laura & Brentson Duke 

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Summary of “Brentson’s Law”

Good morning! The Summary of “Brentson’s Law” – *HB2442 / SB2883″Brentson’s Law” will require the department of education to develop guidelines for the management of students with life-threatening food allergies no later than January 1, 2007. These guidelines would include, but not be limited to:(1) Education and training of school personnel on proper medication procedures and care for students with such allergies;
(2) Procedures for responding to allergic reactions;
(3) Development of individualized health care and action plans for every student with such an allergy; and
(4) Protocols to prevent allergen exposure.There were not any guidelines in place in the state of Tennessee to help protect children with anaphylactic food allergies. My son, Brentson had an anaphylactic reaction at his Elementary School on 09/12/2005 due to cross contamination with some form of PB Product in music class where there isn’t any food allowed. I had to recently take my son out of the Metro Nashville Public School System due to his PA. This was due to the lack of concern and extremely slow response by the MNPS to do what was needed to help protect Brentson and the other 5 children that attended Brentson’s Elementary School with PA’s. The state of Tennessee Attorney General does not recognize PA’s as a disability under Section 504 due to Land vs. Baptist Medical Center. Therefore, they would not make any accommodations prescribed by Brentson’s licensed Pediatrician. This is the first step as far as helping protect children with anaphylactic food allergies in the state of Tennessee.

Take Care & May God Bless,
Laura & Brentson Duke

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Hello world!

Hello Everyone!  

If you are interested in finding out more about Anaphylactic Food Allergies, my son’s and my blog will be an interesting place for you.

Take Care, Stay Safe & May God Bless,
Laura & Brentson Duke

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