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Author of books on coeliac, IBS, and various allergies. Editor: Allergy Insight. Writer on all things #freefrom. Director, @FFSkincareAward and @FFLivingAwards

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Alex Gazzola
26 days
.@AoecsCoeliac publishes position statement calling for mandatory allergen information on plant-based food contact materials, due to potential migration from packaging to food. #coeliac https://t.co/PTupV0ksHQ
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AOECS calls for greater transparency in EU food contact materials legislation. Evidence from studies within our network shows measurable gluten migration...
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Alex Gazzola
1 month
Just heard from Dairy UK: 'milk free' remains a permitted statement, so hopefully brands who wish to use it will continue to do so. #milkallergy
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Alex Gazzola
1 month
Hate Oatly for what they did to Glebe Farm, but this is the correct decision. If it deters brands from using 'milk free' as an allergy-safe claim, it might however impact those with milk allergy.
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Alex Gazzola
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Hate Oatly for what they did to Glebe Farm, but this is the correct decision. If it deters brands from using 'milk free' as an allergy-safe claim, it might however impact those with milk allergy.
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In the latest update in the long running legal process, the Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed its appeal, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that Oatly cannot trademark the phrase in relation to...
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Alex Gazzola
7 months
Lots of coverage (BBC, Express, Standard, Indy ...), but all seem to miss this pt. I'm guessing there's an exemption in France (?), which is why it was not highlighted by researchers. Perhaps worth reassuring milk allergy members, @AllergyUK1 @AnaphylaxisUK @NatashasLegacy? 3/3
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Alex Gazzola
7 months
But in the UK sheep/goat milk are already included under the 'milk' category which incorporates all mammalian milks. Here's @foodgov, see pt. 40. #milkallergy 2/3 https://t.co/McXmapqgJ4
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Guidance for any businesses that provide packed food
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Alex Gazzola
7 months
Interrupting a sabbatical for this #foodallergy news ... French researchers have suggested some allergens ought to be added to the current 'top 14' emphasis able foods, including peas, lentils and ... sheep/goat milk. 1/3 https://t.co/dsDobmbEQH
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Among eight allergenic foods without mandatory labelling involved in ≥ 1% of AVN database food anaphylaxis cases, four (goat's/sheep's milk, buckwheat, peas/lentils, pine nuts) should be considered...
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Alex Gazzola
1 year
Ursula published the recently vindicated Kathleen Stock, then suffered for it. My publisher was hers, and I’ve supported her case. Fellow writers, especially: please read/consider doing same. Publishing, like academia, is in a wretched state on free speech and freedom of belief.
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Ursula Doyle
1 year
I resigned from my job in book publishing and am taking my former employer to a tribunal - here's why. There is a link to my crowdfunder in the next post; I'm very grateful for all shares and donations.
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@allergysurvey25
Food Allergy Survey 2025
1 year
📢 Do you/your child have #FoodAllergy? Fill in this 10-30 min survey by researchers at @ImperialMed & @EAACI_HQ on your experience trying to make safe food choices! 👩‍🍳 People aged ≥16-   https://t.co/nEqVsdcJdf 👨‍👧 Parents of children (0-18) - https://t.co/qblExa0KxZ 🌟Thanks!
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Julie Cook
1 year
#journorequest Looking for someone with penicillin allergy which caused red rash/ AKA 'baboon syndrome' - Uk based please. #antibioticallergy #penicillinallergy #baboonsyndrome
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Mohamed Shiha
1 year
What is new in the management of coeliac disease?
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Becky Excell 💙
1 year
Big thanks to @BBCMorningLive for correcting the mistake before the end of the show. It often takes ages for corrections to happen & whilst its never ideal for incorrect info to be stated - correct info being provided within the same show is amazing. Spelt is NOT gluten free 🙌
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@Mairebc
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1 year
No it is not #glutenfree @BBCMorningLive . Spelt is an ancient wheat grain .Another faux pas . Seriously. Thank you @beckyexcell and @FreeFromWriter @Coeliac_UK
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Alex Gazzola
1 year
Just three months ago following the Ravneet Gill / Bake Off incident, I said that TV presenters overseeing food shows or segments need to be trained in basic allergy / coeliac / gluten training so as to be able to intervene when something like this happens. Spelt is wheat!
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Alex Gazzola
1 year
Just three months ago following the Ravneet Gill / Bake Off incident, I said that TV presenters overseeing food shows or segments need to be trained in basic allergy / coeliac / gluten training so as to be able to intervene when something like this happens. Spelt is wheat!
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Becky Excell 💙
1 year
Just a reminder to anyone who watched @BBCMorningLive today that spelt flour is NOT gluten free. I thought it was important to mention this incase anybody is now confused. It would be great if @BBCMorningLive could correct this info asap. Thank you x @Coeliac_UK 🧡
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@FFSkincareAward
Free From Skincare Awards
1 year
The 14th annual Free From Skincare Awards are open! #FFSA25 How to Enter: https://t.co/1yEcUyrH9U Online Entry Forms: https://t.co/rDHLJlmBnJ
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Alex Gazzola
1 year
Disappointing that this article, by a GP no less, presents self-diagnosis of coeliac disease in a "commendable" light. Suspected CD should be rigorously assessed by medics before GF diets are introduced. #coeliac #glutenfree cc @Coeliac_UK
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The Telegraph
1 year
🧠 Coeliac disease may also be a ‘hidden’ cause of three serious neurological syndromes, but is the right diet a remedy? Find out here 👇
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Quadram Institute
1 year
🆕 MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with coeliac disease @Starchlab @UniofNottingham https://t.co/mXwGlZqkUg
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