A Quantitative Assessment of the Risk of Human Salmonellosis Arising from the Consumption of Pecans in the United States.
A quantitative risk assessment was conducted to assess the risk of human salmonellosis acquired from consumption of pecans in the United States. The model considered the potential for Salmonella survival, growth, and recontamination of pecans from the sheller to the consumer, including steps such as immersion in water, drying, conditioning, cracking, partitioning, and storage. Five […]
Sensitization profiles to peanut allergens across the United States.
BACKGROUND: Measurement of IgE antibody to peanut components can aid in the prediction of allergic responses the food. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between patient demographics (age, location) and allergic sensitization to peanut components across the United States. METHODS: Serum samples from 12,155 individuals with peanut extract specific IgE levels of 0.35 kUA/L or higher […]
Immune mechanisms of food allergy and its prevention by early intervention.
The environmental factors driving the increase in food allergies are unclear and possibly involve dual exposure to allergens, microbiome-driven effects or other mechanisms. Until they can be better understood, early intervention aiming at establishing oral tolerance provides an effective way to decrease the window-of-risk when children may develop allergic sensitisation to foods due to the […]
Reduced risk of peanut sensitization following exposure through breast-feeding and early peanut introduction.
BACKGROUND: Recent trials have shown that avoiding peanuts during infancy increases the risk of peanut allergy; however, these studies did not address maternal peanut consumption. OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the relationship between maternal peanut consumption while breast-feeding, timing of direct peanut introduction, and peanut sensitization at age 7 years. METHODS: Secondary analysis of a […]
Nut Allergy in Two Different Areas of Spain: Differences in Clinical and Molecular Pattern.
INTRODUCTION: Different clinical and molecular patterns of food allergy have been reported in different areas of the world. The aim of the study is to evaluate differences in allergen patterns among nut-allergic patients in two different areas of Spain. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 77 patients with nut allergy from two different regions of […]
Identification and characterization of the proteins bound by specific phage‐displayed recombinant antibodies (scFv) obtained against Brazil nut and almond extracts.
BACKGROUND: Almonds and Brazil nuts are widely consumed allergenic nuts whose presence must be declared according to food labelling regulations. Their detection in food products has been recently achieved by ELISA methods with recombinant antibodies (scFv) isolated against complete Brazil nut and almond protein extracts. The screening of phage-scFv libraries against complete protein extracts confers […]
BSACI guideline for the diagnosis and management of peanut and tree nut allergy.
Peanut nut and tree nut allergy are characterised by IgE mediated reactions to nut proteins. Nut allergy is a global disease. Limited epidemiological data suggest varying prevalence in different geographical areas. Primary nut allergy affects over 2% of children and 0.5% of adults in the UK. Infants with severe eczema and/or egg allergy have a […]
Cross-reactivity profiles of legumes and tree nuts using the xMAP® multiplex food allergen detection assay.
The homology between proteins in legumes and tree nuts makes it common for individuals with food allergies to be allergic to multiple legumes and tree nuts. This propensity for allergenic and antigenic cross-reactivity means that commonly employed commercial immunodiagnostic assays (e.g., dipsticks) for the detection of food allergens may not always accurately detect, identify, and […]
IUNS 21st International Congress of Nutrition
In a few weeks, the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) will attend the IUNS 21st International Congress of Nutrition that will take place at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center in Buenos Aires (Argentina) the next October 15-20, 2017.
IUNS 21st International Congress of Nutrition
In a few weeks, the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) will attend the IUNS 21st International Congress of Nutrition that will take place at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center in Buenos Aires (Argentina) the next October 15-20, 2017.