Food Allergy News
Latest News About Food Allergies and Related Conditions
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Press Releases
AAFA Chief Medical Officer Earns Distinguished Clinician Award
Get InvolvedMatthew Greenhawt named 2026 Distinguished Clinician by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Washington D.C., October 21, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the recognition of our Chief...
AAFA Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in California Restaurants Becomes Law
Get InvolvedFirst state law in U.S. to require restaurants to share allergen information with customers Washington D.C., October 13, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates a tremendous win for our community as...
AAFA Bill to Require Allergen Labeling in Restaurants Passes in California
Get InvolvedADDE Act (SB 68) passes Assembly, Senate, heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk Washington D.C., September 10, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement on news that the California Assembly and Senate...
NEW: Food Allergy Emergency Care Plan Empowers Self-Care and Reduces Health Care Costs
Get InvolvedAAFA leads research on serious allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis Washington, D.C., August 27, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) announces the availability of the first validated food allergy anaphylaxis...
AAFA Names Matthew Greenhawt Chief Medical Officer
Get InvolvedInternationally recognized allergist, researcher, and scholar joins nation’s leading asthma and allergy advocacy organization Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today announced that...
Safer Skies Ahead: Congress Approves Legislation Requiring Updates to Airline Emergency Medical Kits
Get InvolvedLaw designates kits must be equipped to address anaphylaxis Washington, DC, May 15, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is celebrating Congressional action that could lead to safer skies for travelers with...
Maryland Becomes Fourth State to Enact Elijah’s Law to Protect Kids with Food Allergies
Get InvolvedAAFA celebrates action to make child care centers safer Washington, DC, April 26, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) celebrates the signing of Elijah’s Law in Maryland. The legislation, passed by the Maryland House...
AAFA Statement on Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad
Get InvolvedPatient advocacy group calls on Uber to be a friend to the food allergy community Washington, DC, February 8, 2024 – The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) issued the following statement which may be attributed to Kenneth...
AAFA Joins Advocates on Capitol Hill in Support of Dillon’s Law and Expanded Access to Epinephrine
Get InvolvedLaw would improve access to life-saving medical treatment Washington, D.C. – This week, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is proud to join the unwavering advocacy efforts of Angel and George Mueller, parents of Dillon...
AAFA’s Statement Regarding the FDA Decision on Needle-Free Epinephrine Nasal Spray
Get InvolvedWashington D.C., September 20, 2023 — The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is disappointed that the epinephrine nasal spray known as neffy did not receive FDA approval but understands the agency is requesting additional...
