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).
Critical
Update
This product is no longer safe for corn-allergic consumers due to the corn-derived xanthan gum. I filed an adverse reaction report with their local department of health, and they are investigating their corn-free claims.
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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.
March 17-20, 2018
Oral challenges of “Breads
from Anna, Yeast Free Bread Mix”
UPC Code 896578000135
Lot #010302
Best By: 01/23/20
I have conducted several
oral challenges of this product over several days, and I have not experienced
any allergic reaction. The product
states that it is free of gluten, dairy, corn, soy, nut, yeast, rice, and
potato. I am not allergic to gluten or
potato; however, I am allergic to dairy, corn, soy, 2 nuts (pecans/pistachios),
yeast, and rice (all confirmed via skin-scratch tests and failed oral challenges). I have determined that this product is “safe
for me,” however, it may not be safe for everyone, and I would trial with
caution.
For allergy comparison, my corn allergy tested at 1+ on
skin-scratch testing in 2011; however, my reactions to corn/corn derivatives
have significantly escalated in the last couple of years. None of my other allergens tested more than
2+ on skin testing, yet my reactions can be quite severe.
In the event you experience a corn allergy reaction to a product
that is labeled "corn free" (or a reaction to any other product that
is mislabeled), 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
FTC Filing a Complaint to Report False and Misleading Labeling
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
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