Common asthma drug could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions

Stephanie Eisenbarth and Adam Williams prepping peanuts for allergy research in their lab Northwestern University A common asthma medication has been shown to shield mice from anaphylaxis – a potentially fatal allergic reaction. The drug, called zileuton, has long been used to treat asthma and is now being trialled in humans as a possible treatment … Read more

Allergic reaction triggers porotta recall in Canada

Vaaniy Food Inc. is recalling Frozen Porotta Catering Packs from the marketplace because it may contain milk which is not declared on the label. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by a consumer complaint and there has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product. The … Read more