December, 2018, Month-End Corn Allergy Statistics

In one corn allergy group of 8,402 members (170* of whom are anaphylactic to corn), there has been a 740.2% increase in corn allergies in the last 66 months, with an average of 112.2 new members/month.

*Poll taken in May, 2017:  Members prescribed epinephrine auto-injector pens as a result of their allergy to corn.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

 Corn Allergy Symptoms:

American College of Allegy, Asthma & Immunology

https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/corn-allergy

WebMD

https://www.webmd.com/allergies/corn-allergies-facts#1

Healthline

https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/corn-allergy-symptoms

Corn products/derivatives to avoid if you are allergic to corn

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/07/corn-allergen-lists.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“Corn Allergy,” Wikipedia

“External Links: Corn Allergy and Intolerance Online support group for corn allergy and intolerance.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_allergy

November, 2018, Month-End Corn Allergy Statistics

In one corn allergy group of 8,314 members (170* of whom are anaphylactic to corn), there has been a 731.4% increase in corn allergies in the last 65 months, with an average of 112.5 new members/month.

*Poll taken in May, 2017:  Members prescribed epinephrine auto-injector pens as a result of their allergy to corn.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“Corn Allergy,” Wikipedia

“External Links: Corn Allergy and Intolerance Online support group for corn allergy and intolerance.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_allergy

October, 2018, Month-End Corn Allergy Statistics

In one corn allergy group of 8,258 members (170* of whom are anaphylactic to corn), there has been a 725.8% increase in corn allergies in the last 64 months, with an average of 113.4 new members/month.

*Poll taken in May, 2017:  Members prescribed epinephrine auto-injector pens as a result of their allergy to corn.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

September, 2018, Month-End Corn Allergy Statistics:

In one corn allergy group of 8,122 members (170* of whom are anaphylactic to corn), there has been a 712.2% increase in corn allergies in the last 63 months, with an average of 113 new members/month.

*Poll taken in May, 2017:  Members prescribed epinephrine auto-injector pens as a result of their allergy to corn.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Source:

“Corn Allergy,” Wikipedia

“External Links: Corn Allergy and Intolerance Online support group for corn allergy and intolerance.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_allergy

Windmill® Calcium Citrate Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

I have been conducting oral challenges of products advertised as "corn free" by the manufacturer.  If I experience a corn allergy reaction, I then file reports with the manufacturer, the FDA, and the FTC.

WARNING:

I strongly recommend that you do not attempt any oral food challenges unless you are in the presence of your physician.  Although I have not yet experienced an anaphylactic reaction to corn or my other allergens, I did have epinephrine auto-injector pens available (prescribed for my allergy to most antibiotics).

September 22, 2018 through September 28, 20181

Oral challenges of Windmill® Calcium Citrate Dietary Supplement, 100 Tablets

UPC Code 035046001551

Lot #0314C8

Exp. Date: 03/21

Directions: Take 2 tablets once or twice daily as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Label states that this product is free of “sugar, yeast, corn, milk, soy, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.”

I have been taking this dietary supplement as directed on the label since September 22, 2018, based on a recommendation by my primary care physician that I consume more calcium.  I have physician-diagnosed allergies to corn, yeast, soy, dairy, etc.; and have not experienced any allergic reaction to this product.  Therefore, I have deemed this product “safe for me.”  However, please trial with caution in the event they change their formulation or if ingredients are compromised due to cross-contamination.

In the event you experience a corn allergy reaction to a product that is labeled "corn free," refer to instructions for filing reports in the following links:

Non-FDA-Compliant "Corn-Free" Claims (Revised 11/16/17); Title 21 U.S.C. - Section 343, Chapter 1 - Adulterated or Misbranded Foods or Drugs

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/11/non-fda-compliant-corn-free-claims.html

FTC Filing a Complaint to Report False and Misleading Labeling

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/GettingStarted?NextQID=275&Url=%23%26panel1-9#crnt

FDA Warning Letter to Windmill Health Products, LLC, October 7, 2014

“The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your firm, Windmill Health Products, LLC, located at 6 Henderson Drive, West Caldwell, NJ, from June 18 through July 17, 2013. The inspection revealed serious violations of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations for Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 111 (21 CFR 111). These violations cause your dietary supplement products to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 342(g)(1)] in that the products have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do not meet CGMP requirements for dietary supplements. Our investigator's observations were noted on form FDA-483, lnspectional Observations, which was issued on July 17, 2013.”

https://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm423048

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911

Do Vehicle Air Bags Contain Glyphosate? My 9/20/18 Email to the NHTSA.

My 9/20/18 email to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):  webmaster@dot.gov

Since approximately 88% of corn is GMO, and since cornstarch is the primary ingredient in air bags; has the NHTSA conducted studies to determine how much glyphosate is being ingested by individuals after their air bags deploy?

"Corn is the No. 1 crop grown in the U.S. and nearly all of it — 88 percent — is genetically modified. In addition to being added to innumerable processed foods, genetically modified corn is a staple of animal feed."

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/margie-kelly/genetically-modified-food_b_2039455.html

In addition, since corn allergies have increased by over 700% in the last 62 months; a physician-confirmed allergy to corn should be cause to request that an air bag be disengaged.

I believe the NHTSA has determined that cornstarch is safe based on the blatantly false statement by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (ACAAI); therefore, I am providing the NHTSA the following rebuttal statements to the ACAAI.

Argo Cornstarch Oral Challenge to Test Hypothesis Presented by the ACAAI

 [Conclusion: If you are allergic/intolerant to corn, do NOT consume cornstarch. I suffered a significant allergic reaction as a result of this oral challenge.]

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/argo-cornstarch-oral-challenge-to-test.html

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

Petition to Demand that the ACAAI Remove False Statement Re: Cornstarch/High Fructose Corn Syrup

https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/demand-that-the-acaai

Removing a Food Protein Does Not Guarantee an Allergen Hypoallergenic

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/12/removing-food-protein-does-not.html

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly) [Corn allergies have increased by over 700% in the last 62 months.]

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Strict avoidance of a person's allergen is always advised to avoid a possible anaphylactic reaction.

 “Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to severe. Just because an initial reaction causes few problems doesn’t mean that all reactions will be similar; a food that triggered only mild symptoms on one occasion may cause more severe symptoms at another time.”

https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergy

"Patient education: Food allergy treatment and avoidance (Beyond the Basics)," Scott H. Sicherer, MD, FAAAAI, UpToDate, April 25, 2017

"People with food allergies can have serious or even life-threatening reactions after consuming certain foods. The most important strategy in the management of food allergies is to avoid eating these foods."

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/food-allergy-treatment-and-avoidance-beyond-the-basics

Recommendation:

Due to the significant increase in food allergies, I would recommend that each individual be given the choice as to which starch is used in air bags; e.g., tapioca starch, potato starch, etc.  In addition, these starches must be guaranteed to be derived from non-GMO sources.

"Facts and Statistics"

https://www.foodallergy.org/life-with-food-allergies/food-allergy-101/facts-and-statistics

Thank you for your attention to this growing concern.

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

P.S.  I have shared the following blog link with members of my corn allergy groups:

NHTSA Form: “Request for Air Bag On-Off Switch” Due to Corn Allergy

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/09/form-to-request-air-bag-on-off-switch.html

NHTSA Form: “Request for Air Bag On-Off Switch” Due to Corn Allergy

I do NOT recommend that anyone request that their vehicle air bags be turned off due to their allergy to corn; however, especially if you are anaphylactic to corn, following are the instructions for disengaging the air bags.

Even though I am not anaphylactic to corn (yet), I recently requested that my mechanic turn off the air bag in my car due to my allergy to corn (I always wear my seat belt), since cornstarch and/or talc are the primary ingredients.  He stated that this disconnect can only be approved by the NHTSA; and if it is due to a medical condition; e.g., allergy to corn, the request must be accompanied by certification from my physician.

This is the 2-page "Form to Request Air Bag On-Off Switch" that I will be submitting to the NHTSA due to my corn allergy.

United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/airbagswitchrequestform_03012017_v3.pdf

Instructions for Completing Form:

"An individual with a medical condition is safer if the frontal air bag is turned off. A written statement from a physician must accompany each request based on a medical condition unless the request is based on a medical condition for which the National Conference on Medical Indications for Air Bag Deactivation recommends deactivation. (For driver and/or passenger frontal air bag as appropriate.)"

https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/air-bags

Contact the NHTSA via email (I sent them an email 9/16/18 with documentation confirming that cornstarch is NOT safe for corn-allergic individuals)

https://one.nhtsa.gov/About-NHTSA/NHTSA-Contact-Information

Since I believe the NHTSA has determined that cornstarch is safe based on the blatantly false statement by the ACAAI, I emailed them my rebuttals to the ACAAI concerning cornstarch and corn syrup.

Argo Cornstarch Oral Challenge to Test Hypothesis Presented by the ACAAI

 [Conclusion: If you are allergic/intolerant to corn, do NOT consume cornstarch. I suffered a significant allergic reaction as a result of this oral challenge.]

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/argo-cornstarch-oral-challenge-to-test.html

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

ACAAI - My Rebuttal Concerning Cornstarch and High Fructose Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/02/acaai-my-rebuttal-concerning-cornstarch.html

Petition to Demand that the ACAAI Remove False Statement Re: Cornstarch/High Fructose Corn Syrup

https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/demand-that-the-acaai

Removing a Food Protein Does Not Guarantee an Allergen Hypoallergenic

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/12/removing-food-protein-does-not.html

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly) [Corn allergies have increased by over 700% in the last 62 months.]

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Other supporting articles you can submit with your request that your air bag be disconnected:

"IS THE DUST THAT COMES OUT OF AN AIRBAG TOXIC?", The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary

"The dust released from an airbag after deployment is not toxic, but rather a mixture of corn-based powder that helps the rapid propulsion of the airbag. It might cause irritation of the throat and itching, watery eyes."

"So, the smoke and dust particles you see when an airbag deploys may come from these various chemicals used to make the airbag open and expand rapidly in the event of an emergency. Sodium azide (NaN3) ensured the airbag device worked efficiently as soon as impact triggered it but it is a potentially deadly chemical. Also, all the sodium azide from discarded airbags was dangerous for the environment."

https://www.seanclearypa.com/faqs/toxic-airbag-dust/

"Airbag saves man, then kills him,' by Chris Matyszczyk, May 31, 2012, CNET

". . . a forensic pathologist talked about how Smith's lungs were infected and that he died of bronchial pneumonia."

"Washington University's chemistry department says that inside airbags is a mixture of NaN3, KNO3, and SiO2. The end result of the chemical reaction is supposed to be silicate glass, which is safe."

"Still, even if Smith had known the airbag contained dangerous chemicals, what could he have done to prevent himself breathing in the noxious fumes?

https://www.cnet.com/news/airbag-saves-man-then-kills-him/

"The Hidden Dangers of Airbags" June 22, 2010, SciJourner

"Although in only small amounts, the NHTSA has found that sodium hydroxide is causing coughing fits and asthma attacks in the drivers and passengers. Rescue workers are advised to wear gloves and safety glasses and to completely ventilate the car for several minutes before entering. The excessive coughing caused by the air bag powder can also make a chest injury worse."

"Sodium azide is an extremely toxic poison, capable of destroying entire ecosystems. An undeployed airbag contains between 50 grams for the driver side and 200 grams for the passenger side. After the airbag reacts, all of the sodium azide should be converted to harmless nitrogen gas. Undeployed airbags should be removed from cars before they are “junked” or put into landfills in order to prevent unreacted sodium azide from getting into the environment, recommends Betterton."

http://www.scijourner.org/2010/06/22/the-hidden-hazards-of-airbags/

"Talc," Wikipedia

"In loose form, it is (in ratio with or without corn starch) . . ."

"The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents not use baby powder because it poses a risk of respiratory problems, including breathing trouble and serious lung damage if the baby inhales it. The small size of the particles makes it difficult to keep them out of the air while applying the powder."

"With intravenous use, it may lead to pulmonary talcosis, a granulomatous inflammation in the lungs."

"In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have set occupational exposure limits to respirable talc dusts at 2 mg/m3 over an eight-hour workday. At levels of 1000 mg/m3, inhalation of talc is considered immediately dangerous to life and health."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talc

Healthline

"If you’re allergic to corn, you’ll want to stay away from all of its forms, whether the corn is cooked, raw, in syrup, or in flour."

https://www.healthline.com/health/allergies/most-uncommon-food-allergies#1

Strict avoidance of a person's allergen is always advised to avoid a possible anaphylactic reaction.

“Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to severe. Just because an initial reaction causes few problems doesn’t mean that all reactions will be similar; a food that triggered only mild symptoms on one occasion may cause more severe symptoms at another time.”

https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergy

"Patient education: Food allergy treatment and avoidance (Beyond the Basics)," Scott H. Sicherer, MD, FAAAAI, UpToDate, April 25, 2017

"People with food allergies can have serious or even life-threatening reactions after consuming certain foods. The most important strategy in the management of food allergies is to avoid eating these foods."

https://www.uptodate.com/contents/food-allergy-treatment-and-avoidance-beyond-the-basics

UPDATE:  NHTSA’s 9/18/18 reply to my email:

Workspace:	NHTSA Hotline Center
Case:	Cornstarch is NOT safe for corn-allergic individuals
Case Number:	1270581

Date:	09/18/2018		Time:	11:00:27
Creation Date:	09/16/2018		Creation Time:	18:32:50

Symptom:
Entered on 09/18/2018 at 11:00:27 AM EDT (GMT-0400) by Ann Marie L Ambrose:
Thank you for contacting the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Vehicle Safety Hotline Information Center.

You may visit our web site at www.nhtsa.gov for information on Vehicle Air Bags. This site will provide you with answers to Frequently Asked Questions as well as the following:
 •Applying for Air Bag On/Off Switch
 •Air Bag Deactivation Requests
 
You may also send a request in writing to:
 
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Attention: Air Bag Deactivation Requests
1200 New Jersey AVE, SE
West Building
Washington, DC 20590
The request can also be faxed to 202-493-2833.

The request must contain the following: Name and address of the vehicle owner. The justification for the request (must be one of four conditions as stated in Under what circumstances will NHTSA allow air bag deactivation?). The letter should be as specific as possible about the justification and state whether the request applies to the driver or passenger air bag, or both. A description of the facts creating the need for deactivation.

A statement from a physician based on a medical condition—only if the condition is not one for which the National Conference recommended deactivation (see What are the medical conditions for which an air bag may be deactivated?). [Emphasis added.]

The physician's statement must identify the particular condition of the patient and include the physician's judgment that: Air bags pose a special risk to the person with the medical condition, and The potential harm from the air bag outweighs the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the person's head, neck or breast bone to hit the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield. Note: Hitting the vehicle interior is likely in a moderate to severe crash, even if the person is using seat belts.  

If the request concerns a child who must ride in the front seat to enable the driver to monitor the child's medical condition, the supporting physician's statement must identify the condition and state that frequent monitoring by the driver is necessary.

We hope that you find this information helpful. However, if you need additional information on our services please feel free to contact us at 1-888-327-4236.

Thank you,

NHTSA.dot.gov Response Team

Disclaimer: "This response is for information purposes only and does not constitute an official communication of the U.S. Department of Transportation. For an official response, please write U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.

UPDATE, 9/19/18:  “What are the medical conditions for which an air bag may be deactivated?”

Note that an allergy to cornstarch is not addressed.

“National Conference on Medical Indications for Air Bag Disconnection”

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/airbag_conference_report_july_1997.pdf

UPDATE, 9/19/18, ARE FOOD ALLERGIES CONSIDERED DISABILITIES UNDER THE ADA?:

My request to have my air bags deactivated due to my allergy to corn should be honored, since food allergies (in certain cases) are considered a disability under the ADA.

"Are Asthma and Allergies Disabilities?" -  Article by Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
http://www.aafa.org/page/asthma-allergies-and-the-american-with-disabilities-act.aspx

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/

@CornAllergy911

Corn Allergen Lists

(Revised March 25, 2021)

Physicians are required to verify if prescribed drug/biologic products contain corn-derived excipients for the safety of corn-allergic patients, even if no contraindication warning is indicated in the package insert.  Since pharmaceutical companies occasionally change their formulations, physicians should consult with the manufacturer each time a drug is prescribed to confirm if the prescribed drug/biologic products contain any excipients derived from corn.  This is an arduous task for physicians; therefore, I would suggest they appeal to the FDA to require contraindication warnings on all drug/biologic products based on the “source of excipients.” [1-13]

 CORN ALLERGEN REFERENCE LISTS
[These lists are not all-inclusive, so extreme caution is advised.]

"Corn Allergy Food List"
https://www.leavesoflife.com/corn-allergy-food-list/?fbclid=IwAR1v_17JjwBItTzKGX9NcGwSpiwC_3Hgggq6mYQawQOlrdQWfn8vm18nB_4

"How to Avoid Corn," Dr. Sarah Ballantyne's The Paleo Mom
https://www.thepaleomom.com/wiki/how-to-avoid-corn/?fbclid=IwAR3478poccsxa3URPu9s8cj9AfU0GmzMZBFPu-jo-6MsP-WoiTYWWb40fwI

"Corn-Free Foods (& Products) List"
http://corn-freefoods.blogspot.com/2017/11/corn-allergen-list-corn-derivatives.html

"Corn Derivatives List," Corn Allergy Mom
https://cornallergymom.wordpress.com/corn-derivatives-list/

"Ingredients Derived From Corn - What to Avoid," By Sharon Rosen, Live Corn Free
http://www.livecornfree.com/2010/04/ingredients-derived-from-corn-what-to.html

"Corn-Free Diet," Golisano Children's Hospital
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/nutrition/corn-free.aspx

"Hidden Corn Based Ingredients," Gluten Free Society
https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/hidden-corn-based-ingredients/#icPVQQAyIEZyMsjX.01

“Acids of Many Uses From Corn,” C L. Mehltretter
https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/IND43894163/PDF

Important Notes Regarding the American College of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

[The ACAAI has NOT complied with the FDA’s directive.]
My October 20, 2020, Email to the ACAAI Re: Directive from the FDA Addressing the ACAAI’s Claims Regarding Corn Allergenic Proteins
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/02/my-october-20-2020-email-to-acaai-re.html

The ACAAI's Endangerment of Corn-Allergic Infants (Documented)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-acaais-endangerment-of-corn.html

Update March 25, 2021: The ACAAI has suspended this page from their website.
The ACAAI is endangering the lives of corn-allergic consumers w/their statement re: HFCS/other corn products, and have not yet responded to the directive from the FDA, Case #247714, to provide documentation supporting their claims.
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/corn-allergy

ACH Foods confirmed that Argo cornstarch contains 0.26 gms of corn protein per 100 gms of cornstarch (sufficient amount to elicit an allergic response). The ACAAI is endangering the lives of corn-allergic infants, and must redact this claim.
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

PETITION TO DEMAND THAT THE ACAAI REMOVE FALSE STATEMENT RE: CORNSTARCH AND HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
[The ACAAI has redacted their claim re: cornstarch, but refuses to redact their equally-false claim re: high fructose corn syrup and other corn products.]
https://sign.moveon.org/petitions/demand-that-the-acaai

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

Argo Cornstarch Oral Challenge to Test Hypothesis Presented by the ACAAI
[Conclusion: If you are allergic/intolerant to corn, do NOT consume cornstarch. I suffered a significant allergic reaction as a result of this oral challenge.]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/argo-cornstarch-oral-challenge-to-test.html

Removing a Food Protein Does Not Guarantee an Allergen Hypoallergenic
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/12/removing-food-protein-does-not.html

 

 Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
Email:  cornallergyinitiative@gmail.com
Twitter:  @CornAllergy911

References:

[1] "The doctor prescribes a medication which contains an ingredient to which the patient is allergic"
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/my-doctor-prescribed-the-wrong-medication-is-malpractice.html

[2] ALLERGIC TO YOUR MEDICATION: WHAT YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD KNOW
“Doctors should have your medical history, including all known allergies, on file. OF course, many patients aren’t aware of the full extent of their drug allergies, so it is important that a doctor discloses to their patient what the drug is they’re prescribing and whether it has known side-effects or might cause an allergic reaction.”
https://novak-law.com/allergic-to-your-medication-what-your-doctor-should-know/

[3] "Inactive" ingredients in oral medications
https://stm.sciencemag.org/content/11/483/eaau6753

[4] 93 percent of medications contain 'potential allergens'
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324681

[5] My June 2, 2020, Email to the World Allergy Organization (WAO) Re: Prescribing Drug/Biologic Products to Patients with IgE-Mediated Allergies to Excipients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-june-2-2020-email-to-world-allergy.html

[6] My June 5, 2020, Email to the FDA Re: Emergency Mandate Requiring Contraindication Warnings be Listed for Drug/Biologic Products Based on the "Source of Excipients"
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-june-5-2020-email-to-fda-re.html

[7] My June 16, 2020, Email to the FDA Re: Corn Labeling in Drug/Biologic Products
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-june-16-2020-email-to-fda-re-corn.html

[8] My June 24, 2020, Email to the FDA and CDC Addressing Contraindication Warnings for Drug/Biologic Products Based on the Source of Excipients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-june-24-2020-email-to-fda-and-cdc.html

[9] Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution
“. . . clinicians should be aware of the possibility of corn allergy due to the administration of i.v. fluids containing corn-derived dextrose.” Guharoy SR, Barajas M. Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution. Vet Hum Toxicol. 1991;33(6):609-610.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1808842/

[10] BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . ."
College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, Warning: corn-related allergens, Non-medicinal ingredients don’t appear on drug labels, ReadLinks, May/June 2007, Vol. 32, No. 3
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

[11] LACTATED RINGER’S IN 5% DEXTROSE CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

[12] Corn Allergy References, Surveys, Studies (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”), Statistics, & Petitions
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/corn-allergy-reference-links.html

[13] Corn: It's Everything, Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

 

Blog Post Reference Link:

Corn Allergen Lists
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/07/corn-allergen-lists.html

 

Food and Beverage Manufacturers Contacted Re: Corn Labeling Requirements

The FDA's Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC) and Technical Assistance Network (TAN) have confirmed that corn/corn-derived ingredients are not exempt from food labeling requirements (see references below).  As a result, I have contacted the following world-wide food and beverage manufacturers concerning corn labeling requirements.

AdvancePierre Foods, @AdvancePierre

Agropur Cooperative, @agropurcoop

Ajinomoto Park, @AJINOMOTOPARK

Anheuser-Busch, @AnheuserBusch

Annie's Homegrown, @annieshomegrown

Archer Daniels Midland Company, @ADMupdates

Arla Foods USA, @ArlaFoodsUS

B&G Foods, Inc., online contact form

Bacardi, @BACARDI

Barilla US, @BarillaUS

Barry Callebaut, @BCgroupnews

Bertolli, @Bertolli

Betty Crocker (General Mills), @BettyCrocker
Bigelow Tea, @bigelowtea

Blue Bunny (Wells Enterprises, Inc.), @Blue_Bunny

Breyers, @Breyers

BRF Brasil Foods, @BRF_Brasil, @BRF_Global

Brown-Forman, @BrownFormanJobs

Bunge Limited, Email: susan.burns@bunge.com

Campbell Soup Company, @CampbellSoupCo

Cargill, @Cargill

Chicago Bar Company (see RXBAR)

Chiquita, @Chiquita

Chobani, @Chobani

CHS Inc., @CHSGovAffairs

Coca-Cola Amatil, @CocaColaAmatil

Coca-Cola Company, The, @CocaColaCo

Conagra Brands, @ConagraBrands

Constellation Brands, @cbrands

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), @dfamilk

Danish Crown, Email: dc@danishcrown.dk

Dannon Company, The, @Dannon

Danone Food Company, @Danone

Dean Foods Company, @deanfoods

Del Monte Foods, @DelMonte

Diageo, @Diageo_News

Dole Food Company, @DoleTweets

Doritos, @Doritos

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, @DrPepperSnapple

Dunkin' Donuts, @dunkindonuts

E. & J. Gallo Winery, @gallocareers

FEMSA, @FEMSA

Ferrero UK & Ireland, @FerreroUK

Flowers Foods, @flowersfoods

Fonterra, @Fonterra

Foster Farms, @FosterFarms

FrieslandCampina, @FrieslndCampina

General Mills, @GeneralMills

Glanbia, @GlanbiaPlc

Gorton's Seafood, @gortonsseafood

Grassland Dairy, @GrasslandDairy

Grupo Bimbo, @Grupo_Bimbo

Heineken, @Heineken_AR

Hershey Company, The, @HersheyCompany

Hidden Valley, @HVRanch

Hormel Foods Corporation, @HormelFoods

Hostess Brands, LLC, @Hostess_Snacks

HP Hood, @hphood

Ingredion, Inc., online contact form

Ito En, @ITO_EN

J R Simplot, online contact form

J&J Snack Foods, @JJSnackFoods

JBS, online contact form

JM Smucker Company, The, @smuckers

Johnsonville, @Johnsonville

Juicy Juice, @JuicyJuiceUSA

Kellogg Company, @KelloggCompany

Kerry Group, online contact form

Keystone Foods, online contact form

Kraft Heinz Company, @KraftHeinzCo

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp., @krispykreme

Lactalis American Group, Inc., online contact form

Land O' Lakes, Inc., @LandOLakesKtchn

Libby's Brand Holding, online contact form

Lindt Chocolate USA, @Lindt_Chocolate

Little Debbie, @LittleDebbie

Maple Leaf Foods, @MapleLeafFoods

Marfrig Global Foods, online contact form

Mars, Incorporated, @MarsGlobal

McCain Foods Limited, @McCainUK, @McCainFoodsGB

McCormick Corporation, @McCormickCorp + online contact form

McCormick Spices, @mccormickspices

McKee Foods (see Little Debbie)

Meiji America, @meijiamerica

Mizkan America, Email:  Customer.Service@Mizkan.com

Molson Coors Brewing Company, @MolsonCoors

Mondelez International, @MDLZ

Morinaga Milk Industry, online contact form

Morton Salt, @mortonsalt

Mott's, @Motts

Nestlé US, @NestleUSA

Nissin Foods Group, @OrigCupNoodles

Ocean Spray, Inc., @OceanSprayInc

Oetker Group, Dr. Oetker Baking UK, @DrOetkerBakes

Olam International, @Olam

OSI Group, online contact form

Parmalat Spa, Email: parmalat@consumer-care.it

Pepperidge Farm, @PepperidgeFarm

PepsiCo, @PepsiCo

Perdue Farms, @PerdueFarms

Pernod Ricard, online contact form

Pillsbury, @Pillsbury

Pinnacle Foods, Inc., @pinnaclefoods

Post Consumer Brands, online contact form

Quaker Oats, @Quaker

Ragu (Mizkan America), @ragusauce

Red Bull, @redbull

Reser's Fine Foods, @Resers

Rich Products Corporation, @RichProducts

RXBAR, @RXBAR

Saputo, online contact form

Schreiber Foods, online contact form

Schwan's Company, @SchwansCompany

Smithfield, @SmithfieldBrand

Smithfield Foods/WH Foods, @SmithfieldFoods

Sodiaal, online contact form

Stonyfield Organic, @Stonyfield

Stouffer's, @stouffers

Sudzucker, Email: info@suedzucker.de

Sunkist Growers, @Sunkist

Suntory, @SuntoryGlobal

Tate & Lyle, online contact form

The Honest Company, @Honest

TreeHouse Foods, online contact form

Tropicana, @Tropicana

Tyson Foods, @TysonFoods

UnileverUSA, @unileverusa

Van's Foods, @vansfoods

Vion Food Group, online contact form

Welch's, @Welchs

Wells Enterprises, Inc., online contact form

WhiteWave Foods (see Danone Food Company)

Yoplait Yogurt, @Yoplait

Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients are Required on Food Labels, FDA's FCIC/TAN (Revised 6/20/18)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/06/corncorn-derived-ingredients-are.html

Critical Corn Allergy References, Studies, Statistics, & Petitions

(Includes my submission to The Joint Commission, Congress, FDA, & U.S. Dept. of Health requesting emergency mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, liquids, & drugs.)

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/corn-allergy-reference-links.html

My February 25, 2018, certified letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Re: mandate that hospitals stock corn-free foods, fluids, & drugs for the safety of corn-allergic patients.

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/02/my-february-25-2018-letter-to-us.html

My March 27, 2018, Certified Letter to the ACAAI  Re: Cornstarch and Corn Syrup

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/03/my-march-27-2018-certified-letter-to.html

Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate

Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911

Sources:

https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/2017-top-100-food-and-beverage-companies

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Food_manufacturers_of_the_United_States