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Gayle Rigione

Feb 235 min read

Wrong Food Labels Can Harm—Coping with a Food Allergy Reality

A food allergy tragedy caused by undeclared allergens in cookies makes a food allergy family feel vulnerable. Their path forward? Find out:

Red Sneakers for Oakley

Aug 4, 20233 min read

Reading Food Labels for Food Allergies: The Triple Check

Food labels can be hard to read for food allergies. Red Sneakers for Oakley explains a 'triple check' method so you never miss an allergen.

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Oct 26, 20215 min read

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Strategies

Tracking down treats by moonlight is all part of Halloween fun. With food allergies, less so. Workaround the worries with these strategies.

Allergy Force Insights

Jul 2, 20206 min read

Anaphylaxis—No Seconds for Second Guessing

If you suspect anaphylaxis, never delay giving epinephrine. Learn from this family's near miss with tragedy despite their vigilance.

Jenny Andjelkovic, FARE National Ambassador

Jul 1, 20205 min read

Anaphylaxis Aftermath—lemonade from lemons

When I almost lost my oldest child to anaphylaxis, my guilt-fueled fear escalated. Purpose helped me recover from the PTSD of near tragedy.

Allergy Force Insights

Jul 1, 20204 min read

Reading Food Labels—the hidden pitfalls

People with food allergies read food labels to avoid allergens, but labels are hard to decipher and are sometimes wrong. Learn more.

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