The ACAAI's Endangerment of Corn-Allergic Infants (Documented)

UPDATE DECEMBER 10, 2021:  The ACAAI is once again intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic citizens.  

Update March 26, 2021:

For the safety of corn-allergic infants, we are grateful that the ACAAI has suspended this page from their website.
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

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The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) is a "professional medical organization of more than 6,000 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals. Members live and practice throughout the United States and internationally."

https://acaai.org/about-college

Legitimate board-certified allergists would never encourage a patient to consume their allergen (or derivatives thereof), and would advocate for strict avoidance of their allergen (or derivatives thereof).  In addition, they would be aware of the documented evidence that removing the allergenic protein from a food product does not guarantee an allergen hypoallergenic.  

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

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

False:  “The allergen is destroyed by heating the food, which can then be consumed with no problem.” [emphasis added]
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergy

False:  “The corn component in the hypoallergenic formulae is corn syrup, derived from corn starch [sic] which has been processed to remove any impurities. This corn starch [sic] does not have any corn protein in it. [emphasis added]
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

Fact:  High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is made from cornstarch. Cornstarch can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn. This is also the reason that dextrose-containing IV solutions are contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients, since dextrose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/D-glucose, 21CFR184.1857. 
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers

"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/

Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

The ACAAI endangered my life with their false statement regarding the allergenicity of cornstarch, March 15, 2018. 

“Most corn-derived products, like cornstarch and high-fructose corn syrup, do not contain corn protein. If you have a corn allergy, you do not need to avoid these products.”
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/corn-allergy

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

Approximately one year after mailing the ACAAI a certified letter and filing a petition against this organization, they finally redacted their false and misleading claim regarding the allergenicity of cornstarch; however, we have continued to appeal to them to redact their equally false claim regarding the allergenicity of corn syrup. 

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

UPDATE DECEMBER 10, 2021:

The ACAAI is once again intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic citizens.  

UPDATE FEBRUARY 20, 2021:

We are grateful that the ACAAI has suspended this particular page from their website. 
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/corn-allergy

 

My Appeal to the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition:

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

"Response: Case Number 247714

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding allergens in corn-derived products. You noted a statement from the ACAAI about allergen levels in such products.

There is no collaboration between FDA and the ACAAI, and FDA does not have records pertaining to their claims. Please contact the ACAAI for information about the testing procedures used to justify their claims. (emphasis added)

We hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you have further questions.

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN."

 

February 18, 2021, Reply from Rick Slawny, Executive Director, ACAAI

In response to my October 20, 2021, email to the ACAAI, I received a reply on February 21, 2021, from Rick Slawny, in which he referenced the following statement by the FDA addressing "High Fructose Corn Syrup Questions and Answers."
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers

Who is Rick Slawny?

Mr. Slawny is not a clinician, and his expertise is "association management." 

"Rick is EAI President and serves as the Executive Director for the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). With more than 30 years of association management experience, he is a specialist in leadership development, corporate development, governance and convention management.

Rick’s extensive management experience has made him highly skillful in contract negotiations, meeting coordination, development of publications and all forms of communications. He also has extensive experience developing non-dues revenue sources and implementing strategic plans.

Rick is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the American Association of Medical Society Executives."
https://execadmin.com/about/executive-staff/

The Executive Administration, Inc. (EAI)

"Strategic Planning, Government Relations, and Revenue Development"
https://execadmin.com/services/strategic-planning-government-relations-and-revenue-development/

"Our executive staff comprises skilled professionals who have extensive experience in association management and business. As a team and as individuals, we dedicate ourselves to delivering quality services and high performance outcomes to our client organizations. Together with our entire staff, we stand ready to help your association reach its full potential."
https://execadmin.com/about/executive-staff/

Excerpts from My February 18, 2021, Reply to Rick Slawny:

Rick Slawny:

"HFCS is derived from corn starch [sic]."

Cornstarch can prove FATAL to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.  Therefore, HFCS may be safe for consumers who are not allergic to corn; however, it is NOT SAFE for anyone with an allergy to corn.

"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/

Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
[Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose)]
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

It is for this reason that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose)-containing IV solutions are clearly contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients in the package insert.  Administering corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) IV fluids to corn-allergic patients is a critical medical error equivalent to administering penicillin to patients with an allergy to penicillin since corn sugar is manufactured from cornstarch.

Guidelines for reporting medical professionals who administer corn sugar (dextrose) IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.
Lactated Ringer’s in 5% Dextrose Contraindicated for Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

So the ACAAI is DENYING THE ALLERGENICITY OF CORNSTARCH, and they endangered my life with their initial claim that cornstarch was safe for corn-allergic consumers due to the lack of allergenic corn protein.  They redacted this claim a year after I mailed them a certified letter. 

I would be excoriated and sued if I made the same claims re: other allergens; e.g., wheat, peanuts, etc. that the ACAAI is claiming re: corn allergies. How can an allergy association be allowed to intentionally endanger the lives of people w/an IgE-mediated to corn?

https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2021/02/my-october-20-2020-email-to-acaai-re.html

Please refer to the following list of common corn-derived ingredients we are advised to avoid due to our IgE-mediated allergies to corn.  We would like to know which of these corn-derived ingredients the ACAAI confirms do NOT contain corn protein.  The 13.5K members in our corn allergy support groups DO NOT AGREE WITH THE ACAAI'S CLAIM due to our allergic reactions to these corn-derived ingredients.

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

Apparently, this statement by the ACAAI is also of concern to the FDA, and they have specifically stated in their directive:

“There is no collaboration between FDA and the ACAAI, and FDA does not have records pertaining to their claims. Please contact the ACAAI for information about the testing procedures used to justify their claims.” (emphasis added)

Therefore, we continue to wait for the ACAAI's testing procedures [as directed by the FDA] to confirm that "Most corn-derived products, like high-fructose corn syrup, do not contain corn protein;" because we can attest to the fact that this declaration by the ACAAI is false; and endangers the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients. 

Thank you very much for your response, and we look forward to receiving the requisite documentation from the ACAAI that was requested by the FDA. 

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

 

The ACAAI's Endangerment of Corn-Allergic Infants

Although the ACAAI has suspended the corn allergy reference page from their website, they continue to endanger the lives of corn-allergic infants.  I have forwarded numerous other emails to Rick Slawny with my appeal that they immediately redact the following page, as well.  I have provided the ACAAI with indisputable documentation that their claims are false and misleading.  In addition, the ACAAI has not yet complied with the FDA’s directive to “provide information about the testing procedures used to justify their claims.”

Infant Formulas and Corn Allergy:

“The corn component in the hypoallergenic formulae is corn syrup, derived from corn starch [sic] which has been processed to remove any impurities. This corn starch [sic] does not have any corn protein in it.”
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

I became a full-time corn allergy advocate over 7 years ago due to heartbreaking testimonies from parents of corn-allergic infants.  THERE ARE NO COMMERCIALLY MANUFACTURED CORN-FREE INFANT FORMULAS ON THE MARKET.  Hypoallergenic formula means that the formulas are void of the Top 8 allergens.  If a person is allergic to corn, hypoallergenic does NOT apply to them. 

If the mother is nursing, she must adhere to a strict corn-free diet.  The only other source of nutrition for these struggling babies is milk from goats and/or camels, or a homemade formulation.  If these babies require hospital care, hospitals have no corn-free source of nutrition to offer to these babies!  They cannot administer dextrose (corn-sugar)-containing IV fluids to these infants (contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients), so the only other option is straight saline-only IV fluids. 

Since the ACAAI refuses to redact this false and misleading claim from their website, I interpret this as their continued endangerment of corn-allergic infants.

For the safety of corn-allergic babies (and corn-allergic consumers/patients), please join me in demanding that the ACAAI immediately redact this page from their website.  Rick Slawny’s email address is rickslawny@acaai.org. 
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

 

Thank you for your attention to this critical concern.

 

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

 

Reference:

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

 

Blog Post Reference:

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

 

 

 

My March 7, 2021, Appeal to AstraZenecaUS to include contraindication warnings for drug/biologic products based on "source of excipients"

Among my numerous IgE-mediated allergies, my primary concern is due to my IgE-mediated allergies to corn, yeast, soy, petroleum (confirmed via patch test), pork, and blue dye; since these excipients (or derivatives thereof) are often included in drug/biologic products without any contraindication warning.  I am also hypersensitive to preservatives (acute tachycardia). 

What is even more troubling to me is the lack of knowledge by the majority of clinicians and pharmacists about the dangers of non-medicinal ingredients (NMIs) contained in drug/biologic products. I doubt that very few clinicians are aware that ethyl acetate is a “yeast-derived” excipient, which can prove fatal to me (anaphylactic to all yeast).  The only way I discovered this fact was after I suffered an anaphylactic reaction to Folger’s decaf coffee.  Folger’s explained that their coffee beans are processed using ethyl acetate (a yeast medium). I also doubt that very few clinicians are aware of all of the chemical names identifying petroleum-based excipients, or the nearly 200 names identifying the most common corn-derived excipients in drug/biologic products. I was unable to locate any list identifying yeast-derived excipients; e.g., ethyl acetate.

The lack of contraindication warnings is of particular concern for corn-allergic patients, since the majority of drug/biologic products contain corn-derived excipients.  As a result, many of the 13.5+ members in our corn allergy support groups must have their drugs compounded to exclude corn.  Their personal testimonies confirm that the majority of clinicians remain oblivious to "undefined" corn in drug/biologic products.  This critical lack of knowledge by clinicians is also confirmed in my April 20, 2020, email to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Re: Corn Allergies and Vaccines.

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 post in our corn allergy support group:

For those of you who are using podcasts to raise corn allergy awareness, this is a topic I would encourage you to address. I know we are all sick and tired of the endless commercials by Big Pharma; however, do you notice at the end of each commercial they warn against taking the drug if you are allergic to any of the ingredients?

How are patients supposed to know if they may be allergic to any of the ingredients if the "sources" of those ingredients are not listed, or contraindication warnings indicated based on the "source" of the excipients?

Since corn is exempt from FDA labeling requirements, allergic reactions to corn-derived excipients are currently categorized as idiopathic. This practice further suppresses corn allergy awareness/statistics.

I have written numerous blog posts addressing this critical issue; however, our message has fallen on deaf ears. We need to stress the reality and importance of this particular issue.

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 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 appeals to the FDA, my state congressional representatives, and the World Health Organization requesting contraindication warnings on drug/biologic products based on the “source of excipients” have gone unheeded.  These contraindication warnings are critical for the protection of patients with IgE-mediated allergies, in addition to protecting clinicians from potential liability.  Before prescribing drug/biologic products to patients, physicians are required to confirm the source of all excipients, or risk potential liability if they prescribe a drug/biologic product to a patient containing their allergen, or any derivative thereof.

Since my appeals have gone unheeded, I decided to contact one pharmaceutical company (AstraZeneca) directly with my concerns.  For the safety of all patients with IgE-mediated allergies, it is my hope that they will consider my appeal for contraindication warnings based on the “source of excipients” in drug/biologic products.   

AstraZeneca Medications

@AstraZenecaUS Brilinta can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due to corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this drug contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/brilinta-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Bydureon Bcise should contain contraindication warnings based on the source of excipients so clinicians can make informed decisions on behalf of their patients.
https://www.rxlist.com/bydureon-bcise-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Calquence can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due to corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this drug contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/calquence-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Crestor can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due to corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this drug contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/crestor-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Daliresp can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this drug contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/daliresp-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Enhertu can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this drug contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/enhertu-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Epanova can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/epanova-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Farxiga can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/farxiga-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Fasenra can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/fasenra-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Faslodex can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/faslodex-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS FluMist can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/flumist-drug.htm#overdosage

@AstraZenecaUS FluMist can prove FATAL to patients with an allergy to pork. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains pork without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/flumist-drug.htm#overdosage

@AstraZenecaUS Imfinzi can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/imfinzi-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Iressa can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/iressa-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Kombiglyze XR can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/kombiglyze-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Kombiglyze XR can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to yeast. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains yeast without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/kombiglyze-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Kombiglyze XR can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/kombiglyze-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Koselugo can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/koselugo-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Lumoxiti can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/lumoxiti-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Lynparza can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/lynparza-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Nexium can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/nexium-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Onglyza can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/onglyza-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Onglyza can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to yeast. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains yeast without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/onglyza-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Onglyza can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/onglyza-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Pulmicort Respules can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/pulmicort-respules-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Qtern can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/qtern-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Qtern can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to yeast. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains yeast without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/qtern-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Qtern can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/qtern-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Qternmet XR can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/qternmet-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Qternmet XR can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/qternmet-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Seroquel can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/seroquel-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Seroquel can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/seroquel-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Seroquel XR can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/seroquel-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Seroquel XR can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/seroquel-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Symbicort can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/symbicort-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Symlin can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/symlin-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Symlin can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/symlin-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Tagrisso can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/tagrisso-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Tagrisso can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/tagrisso-drug.htm#description

@AstraZenecaUS Xigduo XR can prove FATAL to corn-allergic patients due corn-derived excipients. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains corn without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/xigduo-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS Xigduo XR can prove FATAL to anyone with an allergy to petroleum. How are clinicians/patients expected to know this product contains petroleum without a contraindication warning?
https://www.rxlist.com/xigduo-xr-drug.htm

@AstraZenecaUS It is very difficult to avoid petroleum if you have an IgE-mediated allergy to petroleum.  If drug/biologic products contain any petroleum-derived excipients, it is critical that contraindication warnings are listed in the pkg insert.  https://context.capp.ca/articles/2019/feature_petroleum-in-real-life_pills

@AstraZenecaUS The majority of medical professionals are oblivious to this list of the most common corn-derived excipients, which can prove fatal to corn-allergic patients.

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

 

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

References:

Administering dextrose-containing drug/biologic products to corn-allergic patients is a critical medical error equivalent to administering penicillin to patients with an allergy to penicillin.  Guidelines for reporting medical professionals who administer corn sugar (dextrose) IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.
LACTATED RINGER’S IN 5% DEXTROSE CONTRAINDICATED FOR CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENTS
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

"It turns out Sherri was getting a steady stream of corn from twelve different medications she was prescribed." [emphasis added]
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/2-on-your-side/deer-park-woman-sickened-due-to-medications-inactive-ingredients/293-616349681

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

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

Non-medicinal ingredients don’t appear on drug labels
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf

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

My Doctor Prescribed the Wrong Medication. Is It Medical Malpractice? By Prathyusha Chowdri
"The doctor prescribes a medication which contains an ingredient to which the patient is allergic." [emphasis added]
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/my-doctor-prescribed-the-wrong-medication-is-malpractice.html

Petroleum in Real Life: Pills:
Did you know aspirin and medications using time-release capsules are made possible using oil and natural gas-based petrochemicals?
https://context.capp.ca/articles/2019/feature_petroleum-in-real-life_pills

List of most common corn-derived excipients [not all-inclusive]
https://www.leavesoflife.com/corn-allergy-food-list/?fbclid=IwAR1v_17JjwBItTzKGX9NcGwSpiwC_3Hgggq6mYQawQOlrdQWfn8vm18nB_4

 

Source:

AstraZeneca Medications
https://www.astrazeneca-us.com/medicines/astrazeneca-medications.html

 

Blog Post Reference:

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 October 20, 2020, Email to the ACAAI Re: Directive from the FDA Addressing the ACAAI’s Claims Regarding Corn Allergenic Proteins

UPDATE DECEMBER 10, 2021:  The ACAAI is once again intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic infants.  

UPDATE FEBRUARY 20, 2021:  We are grateful that the ACAAI has suspended this page on their website.  However, we have also appealed to them to suspend the following page, since it clearly endangers the lives of corn-allergic infants.

“Infant Formulas and Corn Allergy”
https://acaai.org/resources/connect/ask-allergist/infant-formulas-and-corn-allergy

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[Note that it has been nearly four months since I sent the following email to the ACAAI, and they have not yet complied with the FDA’s directive addressing this issue.]

Please note that the FDA instructed me to contact the ACAAI directly to obtain "information about the testing procedures used to justify their claims" related to the absence of corn protein in “Most corn derived products, like high-fructose corn syrup,” Case Number 247714

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food and Cosmetic Information Center (FCIC)/Technical Assistance Network (TAN) has prepared a response to the following submitted inquiry:

My Inquiry to the FDA:

The ACAAI specifically declares:  "Most corn-derived products, like high-fructose corn syrup, do not contain corn protein."
https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/corn-allergy

Since the majority of the 12K+ members in our corn allergy support groups react to corn syrup (and just about every other product derived from corn), we would like to know what testing method is utilized to confirm that “Most corn-derived products, like high-fructose corn syrup, do not contain corn protein.”  Thank you.

Reply from the FDA, Case #247714:

"Response: Case Number 247714

Dear Sir/Madam:

Thank you for your inquiry regarding allergens in corn-derived products. You noted a statement from the ACAAI about allergen levels in such products.

There is no collaboration between FDA and the ACAAI, and FDA does not have records pertaining to their claims. Please contact the ACAAI for information about the testing procedures used to justify their claims. (emphasis added)

We hope this information is helpful. Please contact us if you have further questions.

Thank you for contacting FDA’s FCIC/TAN."

 

Therefore, for the benefit and safety of consumers with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn; will you kindly share the information about the testing procedures used to justify your claims.

Thank you very much.

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

 

Additional References:

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

[Note: The ACAAI did redact their false claim regarding cornstarch; however, we have continued to appeal to them to redact their equally false claim regarding HFCS.]

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

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

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

 

Blog Post Reference

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

What is the difference between glucose and D-glucose?

Updated May 31, 2021:

Glucose is blood sugar naturally present in all living organisms, and D-glucose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose).

"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/

Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857:

Dextrose = corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch = D-glucose
Dextrose = D-glucose = corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch
Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch = dextrose = D-glucose
Corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch = D-glucose = dextrose
D-glucose = dextrose = corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch
D-glucose = corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch = dextrose

Since dextrose (D-glucose) is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch, it is never naturally present in food, drug/biologic products, or in the human body.

The Corn Refiners Association correctly identifies corn-derived sweeteners with the requisite “D-“ modifier (DE for dextrose equivalent).  This critical modifier has been omitted from many published articles over many decades, which is the reason that corn-derived sweeteners are being erroneously equated with blood sugar (glucose).

Nutritive Sweeteners From Corn, Corn Refiners Association, 2006
https://corn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NSFC2006.pdf

Conflicting Molecular Formulas

The conflicting molecular formulas for glucose (blood sugar) and D-glucose (corn sugar/dextrose) have been addressed in my open letter to the FDA, since these conflicting molecular formulas endanger the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients by equating blood sugar with corn sugar.  [This blog post has been distributed globally.]

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

The following recipients have responded positively to my letter challenging these conflicting molecular formulas between the FDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Allergy Strong, Washington, DC, @allergystrong

American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA), @SurgeryPA

Arkansas Department of Human Services, Little Rock, AR, @ARHumanServices

Baptist Health, Northeast, FL, @BaptistHealthJx

Biology Online, @BiologyOnline2

Health New England, Springfield, MA, @HNEinc

Holy Redeemer Health, Meadowbrook, PA, @RedeemerHealth

Janice L. Pelletier, MD, FAAP, Orono/Penobscot, ME, @DrJanPeds

Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, @OhioStateMed

Primary Care Progress, Boston, MA, @PCareProgress

Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, Rockville, MD, @RAPSorg

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), Des Plaines, IL, @SAEMonline [Retweeted]

St. Michael's Elite Hospital, Sugar Land, TX, @StMichaelsER

Stanford MedicineX, Stanford, CA, @StanfordMedX

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD. @UMESNews

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA, @pittpharmacy

University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, CT, @USJCT

Wolfson Children's Hospital, Jacksonville, FL, @WolfsonChildren

False Narrative of Equating Glucose (Blood Sugar) with D-Glucose (Dextrose/Corn Sugar)

The false narrative of equating glucose (blood sugar present in all living organisms) with D-glucose (dextrose/corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch) was initiated by the corn industry decades ago, and our government has continued to propagate this false narrative, thus endangering the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients.

Propaganda by the corn industry:

“The chief fuel for bodily activity is a sugar called Dextrose. [FALSE:  The chief fuel for bodily activity is glucose (blood sugar naturally present in all living organisms).] Dextrose is formed in Nature [FALSE: Dextrose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch.] by the action of sunlight upon plant life. Human life depends on it for energy…. Keep the energy of sunshine in your body. Demand foods “Enriched with Dextrose.” [emphasis added]

“We, who must be strong, can build our strength upon the produce of our own farms. For instance, in our native fruits, vegetables and grain, we have an abundant supply of the natural sugar, DEXTROSE, [FALSE: Dextrose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch; therefore, it is NOT “natural.”] which is food energy in its purest form–energy vital to the toiling, fighting Americans.”

“Candy is a veritable bulwark against between-meal fatigue. Even doctors consider candy a desireable requirement of the daily diet. … [emphasis added] The concentrated food-energy of candy is obvious because it is simply a delicious combination of many highly nutritious foods everyone eats every day–chocolate, milk, butter, corn syrup, dextrose, sucrose, eggs, fruits and nuts.”

“Intelligent health-minded people prefer candy products made with Dextrose [emphasis added] because they appreciate its great value as the chief quick energy fuel of the body.  … Whenever you buy a bar or box of candy, look among the ingredients on the wrapper for “Dextrose”: it assures you always of genuine food energy to sustain your body in work or play.”

“Dextrose is an ALL-American sugar, derived from American corn, [emphasis added] refined in American factories, distributed by American companies.”
https://candyprofessor.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/dextrose-all-american-corn-sugar/

Petition Filed Against the NIH National Library of Medicine

After the NIH National Library of Medicine told me in an email that blood sugar and corn sugar are “one and the same,” I filed a petition to have them defunded for willful negligence for intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients..

Glucose (blood sugar) must NEVER be equated with dextrose (D-glucose/corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch).
[This petition does NOT solicit donations.]
PETITION: Defund the NIH National Library of Medicine for Willful Negligence
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-department-of-health-human-services-defund-the-nih-national-library-of-medicine-for-willful-negligence

Dextrose (Corn Sugar/D-Glucose) is ONLY Sourced from Corn

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

Allergenicity of Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose)

D-glucose (corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/dextrose) can prove fatal to anyone with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.  Therefore, glucose (blood sugar naturally present in all living organisms) and D-glucose (dextrose/corn sugar) are not “one and the same.”  They may be enantiomers (mirror images); however, enantiomers are NOT identical.  It is for this reason that IV solutions to which corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) has been added are contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients.

Dextrose (Corn Sugar/D-Glucose) IV Solutions Contraindicated for Administration to Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/corn-sugar-dextrose-iv-fluids.html

Guidelines for reporting medical professionals who administer corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.  Administering dextrose-containing drug/biologic products to corn-allergic patients is a critical medical error equivalent to administering penicillin to patients with an allergy to penicillin.
Lactated Ringer’s in 5% Dextrose Contraindicated for Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html

Enantiomers (mirror images) are NOT identical; only similar.
Example:  Thalidomide
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/t/thalidomide.html

We, the corn allergy community, are demanding accountability by the FDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine in addressing their conflicting molecular formulas, which continue to endanger the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients.

 

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

Additional References:

1st Quarter, 2021, Corn Allergy Statistics
In one corn allergy group of 11,161 members, the growth in membership represents a 1,016.1% increase in corn allergies in the last 93 months with an average of 109.2 new members/month. 
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2017/04/corn-allergy-statistics-monthly.html

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

Blog Post Reference:

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

My January 6, 2021, Open Letter to the FDA Re: Critical Difference Between Glucose (Blood Sugar) and D-Glucose (Corn Sugar/Dextrose)

REFER TO CRITICAL UPDATES AT THE END OF THIS BLOG POST

Dear FDA:

Re:  Critical Difference Between Glucose (Blood Sugar) and D-Glucose (Corn Sugar/Dextrose)

The FDA has made a critical error in 21CFR184.1857, which is endangering the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients.

Glucose is blood sugar naturally present in all living organisms, and is essential for their survival.  D-glucose is a manufactured, food-derived sugar from cornstarch (dextrose).  Therefore, glucose (blood sugar) and D-glucose (corn sugar/dextrose) cannot be “biochemically identical.”  They may be mirror images of each other; however, like a glove, if you place your hands on top of each other, they are not identical.  Likewise, you cannot fit your right hand into a left-handed glove.  

DOCUMENTED ERRORS:

The FDA is erroneously equating blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) with corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (D-glucose/dextrose). You have assigned the molecular formula for corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) with the same molecular formula for blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose), C6H12O6.  This would mean that corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) would have to be synthesized to achieve the same molecular formula as blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose), C6H12O6.  Does the FDA have documentation for this synthesization process? 

The correct molecular formula in 21CFR184.1857 should be C6H14O7.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

Blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) cannot be equated with D-glucose (corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/dextrose), since D-glucose (corn sugar) is NOT the same as glucose (blood sugar).  Glucose (blood sugar present in all living organisms) cannot provoke an allergic response; whereas, corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) can prove fatal to individuals with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.  It is for this reason that IV fluids to which corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) has been added are contraindicated for administration to corn-allergic patients in the package insert.

Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose) IV Fluids Contraindicated for Corn-Allergic Patients
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/08/corn-sugar-dextrose-iv-fluids.html

Since D-glucose is the common commercial name for dextrose (corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch), the following molecular formula for D-glucose is also INCORRECT.  

UPDATE

As of December 21, 2020, this was the description for D-Glucose in this PubChem document: [screenshot taken]

"A primary source of energy for living organisms.  It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state.  It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement."

As of July 3, 2021, this description for D-Glucose was removed, and has now been applied to L-Glucose. In addition, “corn sugar” was correctly added as a Depositor-Supplied Synonym for D-Glucose.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/10954115

D-Glucose, Molecular Formula C6H12O6
[This molecular formula is not only incorrect, it is also inconsistent with the molecular formula for corn syrup and dextrose (see documentation below).]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5793

UPDATE

After filing a with Drugs.com, they corrected their definition of dextrose; however, another entity has intervened, and Drugs.com continues to endanger the lives of corn-allergic citizens.  The ONLY source of dextrose is corn.

Corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) is NOT "produced by the liver" nor is it "glucose" (blood sugar present in all living organisms).  This explains why clinicians continue to endanger the lives of corn-allergic patients if they refer to this false and misleading definition of dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose).
https://www.drugs.com/dextrose.html

DOCUMENTATION:

"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/

Corn Syrup, Molecular Formula C6H14O7
[Note that corn syrup is corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) to which water has been added.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5282499

Cornstarch, Molecular Formula C27H48O20
[Note that dextrose/D-glucose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/24836924

Dextrose, Molecular Formula C6H14O7
[Note that dextrose/D-glucose is corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch.]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/DEXTROSE

DEXTROSE (CORN SUGAR/D-GLUCOSE) LABELING REQUIREMENTS:

It is our understanding that if dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is an ingredient, the word "dextrose" must appear on the product label; e.g., iodized salt lists "dextrose" as an ingredient. However, they are not required to explain that dextrose is "D-glucose/corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch." If dextrose is required, then dextrose equivalent (DE) should also be required on product labels since they are "one and the same" based on the fact that dextrose equivalent (DE) is only derived from corn. Both can prove lethal to corn-allergic consumers.  Many food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors are confusing dextrin with dextrose, claiming their dextrose products are derived from food sources other than corn.  They are clearly confusing dextrose with dextrin.  

Confirmation that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is only derived from corn.
Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

Confirmation that dextrose equivalent (DE), corn sugar/D-glucose, is only derived from corn.
https://www.austradeinc.com/products/sweeteners/

Confirmation that dextrose (corn sugar/D-glucose) is only derived from corn.
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/scientific-guideline/draft-information-package-leaflet-regarding-dextrans-used-excipients-medicinal-products-human-use_en.pdf

Dextrin (usually sourced from corn) may be sourced from food products other than corn. Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1277; however, all dextrin products are manufactured with added corn syrup solids.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1277

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.
[Cites food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors who are falsely claiming that dextrose is derived directly from tapioca, which endangers the lives of corn-allergic consumers.]
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/12/confirmation-that-dextrose-corn-sugard.html

WHY IS THIS CORRECTION BY THE FDA NECESSARY?

One of the primary complaints in our corn allergy support groups of over 13.5K members [more than double the membership in sesame seed allergy support groups] is that the majority of medical professionals are erroneously equating corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) with blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose). As a result, they continue to insist upon administering dextrose-containing IV fluids to corn-allergic patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package insert.  Administering corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) IV fluids to corn-allergic patients is a critical medical error equivalent to administering penicillin to patients with an allergy to penicillin; therefore, without this critical correction by the FDA, physicians are at risk for potential liability.   We should not be required to educate clinicians for our own safety, and the FDA needs to be more proactive in educating clinicians about the critical difference between glucose (blood sugar) and D-glucose (corn sugar/dextrose).  

In addition, many food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors are claiming their products are corn free; when, in fact, they contain dextrose (or other corn-derived ingredients), which can prove fatal to corn-allergic consumers.  Corn may be exempt from FDA labeling requirements; however, they also risk liability if even one ingredient is derived from corn, yet they claim their products are corn free.  We should not be required to educate food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors for our own safety; e.g., one retailer claimed their product was corn free when, in fact, it contained corn-derived allulose  Thankfully, this manufacturer removed their corn-free claim at our request; since the product could have proven fatal to corn-allergic consumers.  Therefore, the FDA needs to be more proactive in educating food manufacturers regarding corn-derived ingredients. 

Many clinicians, food retailers, manufacturers, and distributors are falsely equating blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) with corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) based on these erroneous and conflicting molecular formulas; and, as a result, the lives of corn-allergic consumers and patients remain in constant danger.  

WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS FOR EFFECTING THESE CRITICAL CORRECTIONS?

I, on behalf of the corn allergy community, would like to send a certified letter to the responsible party or agency exposing these critical errors with a request that these errors be corrected immediately.  Please provide me with the applicable contact information for directing my certified letter.

I have already provided indisputable documentation to the NIH National Library of Medicine; however, they are adamant that blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) is "one and the same" with corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose).  They do not understand the critical difference between glucose (blood sugar) and D-glucose (corn sugar/dextrose).  In addition, they are ignoring the molecular formula assigned to dextrose and corn syrup (C6H14O7) that is documented in their own database.

Thank you very much for your attention to this critical concern.

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

Additional References:

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

Corn Allergen Lists of Corn Products/Corn-Derived Ingredients to be Avoided

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

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

 

IMMEDIATE CORRECTION REQUIRED BY THE FDA:

Critical error discovered in 21CFR182.1866 (a), which endangers the lives of corn-allergic consumers/patients. 

21CFR182.1866 (a), High fructose corn syrup

The FDA is erroneously equating blood sugar present in all living organisms (glucose) with corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch (dextrose/D-glucose) in this CFR. 

(a) ". . . conversion of glucose (dextrose) to fructose . . ."

Since dextrose is defined as corn sugar manufactured from cornstarch/D-glucose in 21CFR184.1857, the FDA must correct this statement to read:

(a) ". . . conversion of corn sugar (dextrose) to fructose . . ."

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-1996-title21-vol3/html/CFR-1996-title21-vol3-sec182-1866.htm

Corn Sugar (Dextrose/D-Glucose), Code of Federal Regulation 21CFR184.1857
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857

"Corn must first be converted to corn sugar (dextrose, the common commercial name for D-glucose) . . ."
https://polymerinnovationblog.com/from-corn-to-poly-lactic-acid-pla-fermentation-in-action/

Updated March 6, 2024:

Glucose (natural) vs. D-Glucose (synthetic)
D-Glucose can prove fatal to corn-allergic consumers/patients.
https://glucosenaturalvsdglucosesynthetic.quora.com/

Blog Post Reference Link:

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