Neffy, nasal spray alternative to EpiPen for allergic reactions, approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a nasal spray from ARS Pharmaceuticals as the first needle-free emergency treatment for a potentially deadly allergic reaction. The spray, sold under the brand name Nephi, is seen as an alternative to EpiPens and other auto-injectors filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at risk […]
Trey Harris, 8, died of fentanyl overdose, not allergic reaction
An 8-year-old Kentucky boy who was thought to have died from an allergic reaction to strawberries last month actually died from fentanyl, investigators revealed this week. And his stepfather is now facing criminal charges in the overdose death. Elementary school student Trey Harris died last month of “fentanyl intoxication,” and authorities announced Wednesday that his […]
Texas family sues after footballers stuffed allergic player’s locker with peanuts
A mother is suing a Texas school district after her son’s former football teammate stuffed peanuts into his locker despite knowing he had a deadly allergy. Shauna Mannone claimed that Austin’s Lake Travis Independent School District failed to adequately address the October 2023 incident and did not stop the persistent harassment of her son Carter […]
Recalled hot sauce products risk ‘life-threatening allergic reaction,’ CDC warns
Here's some not-so-hot news for hot sauce fans. Announced by the Food and Drug Administration. On Tuesday, hot sauce products from Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods in Raleigh, North Carolina, were voluntarily recalled due to “undeclared wheat.” On January 4, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notified the company that the flour used […]