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).
Failed oral challenge of Against
the Grain Gourmet Pizza - Three Cheese
UPC Code #892453001082
Lot #17:26:52
Best By: 04/09/19
Packaging Claim: “Our products contain no gluten, wheat, corn,
soy, rice, peanuts, or tree nuts.”
May 11, 2018:
5:55 pm: I consumed 2 slices of this pizza, and only added safe-for-me non-iodized salt.
6:30 pm: Allergic reactions included pounding heart,
increased pulse rate (80 bpm), and severe abdominal swelling (“corn baby”). These are my usual reactions to corn
exposure.
8:00 pm: Took an antihistamine to counteract allergic
reaction.
11:00 pm: Still miserable from allergic reaction to
this product. Heart continues to pound,
heart rate now at 85 bpm (resting pulse rate normally 60), and abdominal
swelling (it looks like I’m 7 months’ pregnant).
12:15 am: My pulse rate has come down to 67 bpm;
however, I am still experiencing abdominal swelling/discomfort.
Conclusion:
If you have an allergy/intolerance to corn/corn
derivatives, I would recommend that you avoid this product.
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.
I believe the problem ingredient
may be the canola oil, or their suppliers may use cornstarch on the cardboard
base or in the plastic wrapping.
"Can someone with corn allergies use canola
oil?" Rose Wiegley, May 2, 2013,
Quora
"Food Allergies and Vegetable Oil: What You Need
To Know," Amy E. Tracy, January
13, 2015, adventures of an allergic
foodie
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
FTC Filing a Complaint to
Report False and Misleading Labeling
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/?utm_source=takeaction#crnt&panel1-1
https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/?utm_source=takeaction#crnt&panel1-1
UPDATE MAY 12, 2018:
I filed a report with the FTC detailing my allergic reaction to this mislabeled food product.
UPDATE JUNE 18, 2018:
I filed an adverse reaction report with the FDA.
I filed a report with the FTC detailing my allergic reaction to this mislabeled food product.
UPDATE JUNE 18, 2018:
I filed an adverse reaction report with the FDA.
Diane H., Corn Allergy Advocate
Corn Allergy Advocacy/Resourceshttps://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
@CornAllergy911
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