Saturday, April 21, 2018

Corn Allergy Reference Links


Lobbying Congress, the FDA, and the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services to Declare Corn an Official Allergen
Subject to FDA Labeling Requirements


CURRENT PROJECTS / REFERENCE TO CRITICAL ARTICLES

A mother's desperate struggle to find safe water for her corn-allergic infant son.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-mothers-desperate-struggle-to-find.html

An Allergy to Corn May Contribute to Vitamin/Iodine Deficiencies, in Addition to Dehydration Due to the Lack of Access to Corn-Free Water
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/an-allergy-to-corn-may-contribute-to.html

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic citizens [Documented]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/07/archer-daniels-midland-company-adm-is.html

BCPharmacists, "Warning: corn-related allergens . . .
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

Confirmation that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is only derived from corn. Dextrin (usually derived from corn) may be derived from food products other than corn.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/12/confirmation-that-dextrose-corn-sugard.html

Contact-Reactive to Corn: Personal Testimonies
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/if-you-are-reacting-to-clothing.html

Corn Allergy: A Potentially Life-Threatening Diagnosis
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/01/corn-allergy-potentially-life.html

Corn Allergy for Newbies
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/08/corn-allergy-for-newbies.html

Corn Allergy Statistics (Monthly)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

Corn Allergy Symptoms: Personal Testimonies
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/11/corn-allergy-symptoms-personal.html

“Corn: It's Everything,” Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything/

Corn products/derivatives to avoid if you are allergic to corn
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/07/corn-allergen-lists.html

CORN SUGAR (DEXTROSE), CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

CORN SUGAR (DEXTROSE) IV FLUIDS CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/corn-sugar-dextrose-iv-fluids.html

Dextrose: Facts vs. Fiction
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/dextrose-facts-vs-fiction.html 

[Dextrose is NOT "naturally present" in humans, fruit, honey, etc.]
Dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/D-glucose, 21CFR184.1857, which can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/06/dextrose-is-corn-sugar-21cfr1841857-and.html

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Endanger Patients’ Lives Based on Patient Testimonies, and Expose Physicians to Potential Liability
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/11/electronic-health-records-ehrs-endanger.html

Guidelines for reporting clinicians who administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

Inhalation-Reactive to Corn: Personal Testimonies
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/10/inhalation-reactive-to-corn-personal.html

LACTATED RINGER’S IN 5% DEXTROSE CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.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 5, 2020, Email to the FDA Re: Dextrose (Corn Sugar), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857, vs. Glucose (Blood Sugar)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/03/email-to-fda-re-dextrose-corn-sugar-per.html

My April 20, 2020, Email to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Re: Corn Allergies and Vaccines
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-april-20-2020-email-to-childrens.html

My May 11, 2020, Email to the FDA Re: Corn-Derived Excipients in Vaccines
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-may-11-2020-email-to-fda-re-corn.html

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

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

My June 8, 2020, Appeal to My State Congressional Representatives Requesting Contraindication Warnings for Drug/Biologic Products Based on the “Source of Excipients”
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/my-june-8-2020-appeal-to-my-state.html

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

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

My July 2, 2020, Appeal to the NIH National Library of Medicine Re: PubChem CID 79025, Glucose (Blood Sugar) vs. Dextrose (Corn Sugar Derived from Cornstarch)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/07/my-july-2-2020-appeal-to-nih-national.html

My August 25, 2020, Emails to the NIH National Library of Medicine Re: Ascorbic Acid vs. Vitamin C
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/my-august-25-2020-emails-to-nih.html

My August 26, 2020, Email to the FDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine Re: Molecular Formula for Glucose (Blood Sugar) vs. Dextrose (Corn Sugar)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/my-august-26-2020-email-to-fda-and-nih.html

My August 29, 2020, Email to the FDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine Re: Immediate Revision of PubChem Documents Equating Glucose (Blood Sugar) with Dextrose (Corn Sugar)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-29-2020-email-to-fda-and-nih.html

My August 29, 2020, Email to the National Library of Medicine Re: Depositor-Supplied Synonyms in PubChem Documents; e.g., Grape Sugar
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/august-29-2020-email-to-national.html

My September 18, 2020, Email to BBI Healthcare Re: Glucose (blood sugar) vs. Dextrose (corn sugar)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/09/my-september-18-2020-email-to-bbi.html

My September 23, 2020, Email to NOW® Foods Re: Dextrose
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/09/my-september-23-2020-email-to-now-foods.html

My September 29, 2020, Email to Baxter Healthcare Ltd Re: Dextrose IV Fluid
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/09/my-september-29-2020-email-to-baxter.html

My October 7, 2020, Email to the FDA and NIH National Library of Medicine Re: Dextrose IV Fluids
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/10/my-october-7-2020-email-to-fda-and-nih.html

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

My November 25, 2020, Email to True Nutrition Re: Brown Rice Dextrose
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/12/my-november-25-2020-email-to-true.html

My January 6, 2021, Open Letter to the FDA Re: Critical Difference Between Glucose (Blood Sugar) and D-Glucose (Corn Sugar/Dextrose)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-january-6-2021-open-letter-to-fda-re.html

My March 7, 2021, Appeal to AstraZenecaUS to include contraindication warnings for drug/biologic products based on "source of excipients"
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/03/my-march-7-2021-appeal-to-astrazenecaus.html

My June 2, 2021 Email to ADM, sweeteners@adm.com, Re: Dextrose (Corn Sugar)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/06/my-june-2-2021-email-to-adm-re-dextrose.html

My December 3, 2021, Email to the National Library of Medicine/FDA/PDR Re: Revision of PubChem CID 22814120 (Dextrose Monohydrate)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/12/my-december-3-2021-email-to-national.html

My December 14, 2021, Email to the Board of Trustees, American Medical Association (AMA) Re: Dextrose (Corn Sugar) / Conflicting Molecular Formulas
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/12/my-december-14-2021-email-to-board-of.html

My Submission to The Joint Commission on Behalf of Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/01/my-submission-to-joint-commission.html

PHARMACISTS CONFIRM THE STUDY OF NMIs (NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS) IN DRUGS IS NOT PART OF CURRICULUM
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/pharmacists-confirm-study-of-nmis-non.html

 "Probable anaphylactic reaction to corn-derived dextrose solution."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1808842

Published Corn Allergy Studies (“. . . Maize major allergen . . .”)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/published-corn-allergy-studies.html

Report a Patient Safety Event to the Joint Commission
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-joint-commission.html

STRICT AVOIDANCE OF ALLERGENS IS ALWAYS ADVISED
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/05/strict-avoidance-of-allergens-is-always.html

The American Medical Association (AMA) is intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic citizens, and exposing clinicians to potential liability. [Documented]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-american-medical-association-ama-is.html

The FDA is implying that consuming HFCS is essential for our survival! / Quora Surveys
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-fda-is-implying-that-consuming-hfcs.html

The FDA's Endangerment of Corn-Allergic Individuals (Documented)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/04/the-fdas-endangerment-of-corn-allergic.html

The FDA’s June 30, 2021, reply to my June 28, 2021, email requesting their contact telephone number to provide to our clinicians verifying that dextrose is corn sugar
[Dextrose is NOT "naturally present" in humans, fruit, honey, etc.]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-fdas-june-30-2021-reply-to-my-june.html

Vitamin K1 Injection Contains Corn-Derived Dextrose [NO CONTRAINDICATION WARNING]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/01/vitamin-k1-injection-contains-corn.html

What is the difference between glucose and D-glucose?
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/01/what-is-difference-between-glucose-and.html

PETITIONS

[My petitions do not solicit donations.] 

PETITION:  Demand that Drugs.com correct their definition of dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose).
https://www.change.org/p/drugs-com-demand-that-drugs-com-correct-their-definition-of-dextrose-corn-sugar-d-glucose

PETITION: Defund the NIH National Library of Medicine for Willful Negligence
Glucose (blood sugar) must NEVER be equated with dextrose (corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch).

PETITION:  DRUG PRODUCTS W/DEXTROSE MUST BE UNIFORMLY CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS


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.]

FDA’s RESPONSE TO MY INQUIRIES


FDA ADDRESSED MY INQUIRY RE: FALSE CORN-FREE CLAIMS BY COMPANIES WHEN THEIR PRODUCTS CONTAIN INGREDIENTS DERIVED FROM CORN

FDA ADDRESSES MY INQUIRY RE: ABSORBENT PADS USED FOR FRESH FOOD PRODUCTS

FDA AND USDA CONFIRM THAT CORN-DERIVED ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMICALS APPLIED TO FRESH FOOD PRODUCTS ARE EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

FDA CONFIRMS CORN IS EXEMPT FROM FDA LABELING REQUIREMENTS

FDA CONFIRMS CORNSTARCH USED IN PACKAGING MATERIALS IS EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

FDA CONFIRMS STARCHES IN FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY THEIR COMMON OR USUAL NAME

FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators

Foods and Drugs Falsely Advertised as "Corn Free" / My 5/8/19 Inquiry to the FDA

Non-FDA-Compliant "Corn-Free" Claims (Revised 11/16/17)


SURVEYS

CORN ALLERGY SURVEY FOR PARENTS OF CORN-ALLERGIC CHILDREN

SURVEY OF ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH AN ALLERGY TO CORN


National & International Organizations/Professionals Contacted
 Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

AAAAI Regional Allergy Societies Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National/State Affiliates Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics.html

Allergy Practices Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/allergy-practices-contacted.html

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), National/State Chapters Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/american-academy-of-family-physicians.html

American Osteopathic Associations (AOA) Contacted

Associations for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) Contacted

Colleges and Schools of Osteopathic Medicine Contacted

Colleges of Medicine Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

Colleges of Pharmacy Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Contacted Re: Corn-Free Claims

Dietitians/Nutritionists Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

Food and Beverage Manufacturers Contacted Re: Corn Labeling Requirements

Grocers Associations Contacted

Hospital Associations Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/state-hospital-associations-contacted.html
Osteopathic Associations & Colleges Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/04/osteopathic-associations-colleges.html

Pharmaceutical Companies Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/pharmaceutical-companies-contacted.html

Pharmacy Associations Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

Physician Assistant (PA) Organizations Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients

State/County Departments of Health Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/statecounty-departments-of-health.html

U.S. House of Representatives, 115th Congress, Contacted Re: Declare Corn an Official Allergen
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/us-house-of-representatives-115th.html

U.S. Senators, 115th Congress, Contacted Re: Declare Corn an Official Allergen
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/05/us-senators-115th-congress-contacted.html

United States Hospitals/Health Systems Contacted Re: Protocol for Treating Corn-Allergic Patients


REBUTTALS TO ARTICLES PRESENTED BY THE AAAAI AND ACAAI

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

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://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2018/02/petition-to-demand-that-acaai-remove.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

AAAAI “Expert” Commentary Regarding Corn Allergen (Revised 11/6/17)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/11/expert-commentary-regarding-corn.html

Oral Challenge of Mazola Corn Oil to Test Hypothesis Presented by Dr. Phil Lieberman
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/12/oral-challenge-of-mazola-corn-oil-to.html





ADDITIONAL CORN ALLERGY REFERENCE ARTICLES

“A WORLD BUILT KERNEL BY KERNEL,” Bethany Hubbard, June 13, 2011, Helix Magazine

"Acids of Many Uses From Corn," C. L. Mehltretter

Adult-Onset Allergies (My Personal Story)

Anaphylactic Reaction from Licking Envelopes (Corn-Derived Glue)

"Anaphylaxis due to cornstarch surgical glove powder"

"Are Infants Being Fed Glyphosate Directly From the Womb?" (My 10/17/16 email to the FDA)

Ascorbic Acid:
"Another wake up call about ascorbic acid – it is synthesized from corn syrup."

Citric Acid:
"The source of sugar is corn steep liquor, molasses, hydrolyzed corn starch or other inexpensive sugary solutions."

"Corn Allergies In A Corn Based World," The Epicurious Blog

"Corn Fabric: Superior in use and fine in comfort," Fibre2Fashion.com

“Corn Maize Gluten Causes Antibody Response in Celiac Patients,” Dr. Peter Osborne, Gluten Free Society, Clin Chim Acta. 1991 Dec 31;204(1-3):109-22

"Double-blind, placebo-controlled corn challenge resulting in anaphylaxis," The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, April, 2001, Volume 107, Issue 4, Page 744

"ER Safety: Emergency Medical Treatment With a Corn Allergy"
[Note:  I am not the author of her blog.]

Glucose:
"Glucose is the sugar in blood, and dextrose is the name given to glucose produced from corn . . .”
[NOTE: Glucose (blood sugar) is often incorrectly defined as dextrose (corn sugar).]

"IgE-mediated allergy to corn: a 50 kDa protein, belonging to the Reduced Soluble Proteins, is a major allergen." Pasini G et al. IgE-mediated allergy to corn: a 50 kDa protein, belonging to the Reduced Soluble Proteins, is a major allergen. Allergy. 2002 Feb;57(2):98-106

“Is Corn the Next Gluten?” by Dr. Amy Myers, March 13, 2014, mindbodygreen

"Maize/Corn," Thermo Scientific, 2012

"Maize food allergy: a double-blind placebo-controlled study." Journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 38:12 2008 Dec pg 1943-9:

"Maize food allergy: lipid-transfer proteins, endochitinases, and alpha-zein precursor are relevant maize allergens in double-blind placebo-controlled maize-challenge-positive patients."
Pastorello EA et al. Maize food allergy: lipid-transfer proteins, endochitinases, and alpha-zein precursor are relevant maize allergens in double-blind placebo-controlled maize-challenge-positive patients. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2009 Sep;395(1):93-102.

"Maize pollen is an important allergen in occupationally exposed workers," J Occup Med Toxicol, 2011; 6:32, US National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Maltodextrin:
"Maltodextrin can be enzymatically derived from any starch. In the US, this starch is usually corn; in Europe, it is commonly wheat."

"Some things you might not know about corn," Dr. William Davis, February 14, 2017

"The Surprising Food That May Cause Anger & Aggression," by Jaclyn Harwell, December 16, 2016, Deep Roots at Home

"What is Corn Used for? 13 Surprising Uses of Corn," Jared Cummans, June 24, 2015, CommodityHQ.com

  
Oral Challenges of Products (Some Advertised As Corn Free)

Against the Grain Gourmet Pizza Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

Best Naturals Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

Bluebonnet Nutritional Corporation Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

Breads from Anna Yeast Free Bread Mix Oral Challenge to Test for Corn/Corn Derivatives

Foxy Organic Broccoli: Failed Oral Challenge
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/02/foxy-organic-broccoli-failed-oral.html

free2b Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

"Liquid Hope" by Functional Formularies

NutriGold, Inc. Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

Ronzoni® Organic Penne Rigate Failed Oral Challenge

Source Naturals Ascorbyl Palmitate Oral Challenge for Corn/Corn-Derived Ingredients

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




Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resources
Twitter:  @CornAllergy911


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