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Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, including the Food Allergen Labeling and
Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (Edition 2)
December 14, 2005 - The Food and Drug Administration updated their Questions & Answers document
concerning the new allergen labeling law! Important: packaged foods on shelves on Jan. 1st will not
necessarily be labeled under the new law only those products "labeled" on or after 1/1/06. Old items
(not labeled under FALCPA) will not be pulled from shelves. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics and the University of Maryland Report the Role of Zonulin and Intestinal
Permeability in Celiac Disease
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today a team of scientists at Alba Therapeutics Corporation
("Alba") and the University of Maryland School of Medicine reported a direct link between
gluten-induced intestinal permeability and zonulin in tissues from patients with celiac disease ("CD").
[ read more here ]
< for past news & research articles >
Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (Edition 2)
December 14, 2005 - The Food and Drug Administration updated their Questions & Answers document
concerning the new allergen labeling law! Important: packaged foods on shelves on Jan. 1st will not
necessarily be labeled under the new law only those products "labeled" on or after 1/1/06. Old items
(not labeled under FALCPA) will not be pulled from shelves. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics and the University of Maryland Report the Role of Zonulin and Intestinal
Permeability in Celiac Disease
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Today a team of scientists at Alba Therapeutics Corporation
("Alba") and the University of Maryland School of Medicine reported a direct link between
gluten-induced intestinal permeability and zonulin in tissues from patients with celiac disease ("CD").
[ read more here ]
< for past news & research articles >
Gluten Intolerance Quadruples Susceptibility To Tuberculosis
Oct. 17, 2006 - Medical News Today - People who are gluten intolerant run four times the risk of
developing active tuberculosis (TB) infection, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax.
[ read more here ]
Nielsen-Massey Becomes the First Major Ingredient Supplier in the United States to Receive
Independent Gluten-Free Certification
Oct. 4, 2006 - PRWeb Press Release -- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas®, one of the world’s leading purveyors
of premium pure vanilla products and other fine extracts since 1907, is the first extract company and
ingredient supplier in the United States to be certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization
(GFCO). Soon the GFCO’s circle GF certification mark will be featured on Nielsen-Massey packaging.
[ read more here ] or here for Adobe PDF Document
Alba Therapeutics Announces Phase II Trial for Zonulin Antagonist AT-1001
Sept. 21, 2006 - BALTIMORE, PRNewswire -- Alba Therapeutics Corp. today announced that it had dosed
its first patient in a Phase II trial for the treatment of Celiac Disease (CD). In October of last year,
the FDA granted "Fast Track" designation to AT-1001, an orally administered zonulin receptor antagonist
for treatment of Celiac Disease. [ read more here ]
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Center for Celiac Disease
Sept. 14, 2006 - PRNewswire - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announces the establishment of
the Center for Celiac Disease, a multidisciplinary resource created to diagnose, treat and provide
support for patients and families with celiac disease. [ read more here ]
American Celiac Disease Alliance - News Release on FDA's report to Congress
Sept. 12, 2006 - Links to the FDA's report to Congress regarding cross-contact with food allergens
during food manufacture and distribution, and consumer preferences about advisory labeling.
[ read more here ]
An Ancient Genetic Disorder Gets Modern Day Attention
Sept. 5, 2006 VOA News - For thousands of years, human beings have suffered from a genetic disorder
that has received attention only in the last few decades. [ read more here ]
Gluten-Free Formulation
July 2006 www.vpico.com - a very thorough article on gluten-free which was posted in a food industry
periodical. [ read more here ]
"A Major Life Change" People with Celiac Disease Undergo a Radical Shift in Diet
July 23, 2006 Fredericksburg.com - Celiac disease, with symptoms ranging from diarrhea to extreme
malnutrition and includes such things as acid reflux and bloody noses. Celiac affects about one in every
133 people. [ read more here ]
*** FINANCIAL NEWS *** Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages - $1.7 Billion Natural Foods 'Niche'
Market
July 6, 2006 NEW YORK, PRNewswire - with 3 million Americans battling celiac disease, this "niche"
market is growing by leaps and bounds, with sales of gluten-free products expected to top $696 million
in 2006. [ read more here ]
Breast-Feeding Might Help Fight Digestive Disease
June 7, 2006 - WSBTV.com - Atlanta Action News - There's evidence that breast-feeding may help
prevent a baby from developing celiac disease, an auto-immune disorder that causes the malabsorption of
food. [ read more here ]
Learning to Live with Celiac Disease
May 1, 2006 - WebMD published this recent article on celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase Ib Clinical Trial Results
March 13, 2006 - Alba Therapeutics Corporation announced today successful completion of Phase Ib
proof-of-concept studies for its lead compound, AT1001. [ read more here ]
Oct. 17, 2006 - Medical News Today - People who are gluten intolerant run four times the risk of
developing active tuberculosis (TB) infection, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax.
[ read more here ]
Nielsen-Massey Becomes the First Major Ingredient Supplier in the United States to Receive
Independent Gluten-Free Certification
Oct. 4, 2006 - PRWeb Press Release -- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas®, one of the world’s leading purveyors
of premium pure vanilla products and other fine extracts since 1907, is the first extract company and
ingredient supplier in the United States to be certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization
(GFCO). Soon the GFCO’s circle GF certification mark will be featured on Nielsen-Massey packaging.
[ read more here ] or here for Adobe PDF Document
Alba Therapeutics Announces Phase II Trial for Zonulin Antagonist AT-1001
Sept. 21, 2006 - BALTIMORE, PRNewswire -- Alba Therapeutics Corp. today announced that it had dosed
its first patient in a Phase II trial for the treatment of Celiac Disease (CD). In October of last year,
the FDA granted "Fast Track" designation to AT-1001, an orally administered zonulin receptor antagonist
for treatment of Celiac Disease. [ read more here ]
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Center for Celiac Disease
Sept. 14, 2006 - PRNewswire - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia announces the establishment of
the Center for Celiac Disease, a multidisciplinary resource created to diagnose, treat and provide
support for patients and families with celiac disease. [ read more here ]
American Celiac Disease Alliance - News Release on FDA's report to Congress
Sept. 12, 2006 - Links to the FDA's report to Congress regarding cross-contact with food allergens
during food manufacture and distribution, and consumer preferences about advisory labeling.
[ read more here ]
An Ancient Genetic Disorder Gets Modern Day Attention
Sept. 5, 2006 VOA News - For thousands of years, human beings have suffered from a genetic disorder
that has received attention only in the last few decades. [ read more here ]
Gluten-Free Formulation
July 2006 www.vpico.com - a very thorough article on gluten-free which was posted in a food industry
periodical. [ read more here ]
"A Major Life Change" People with Celiac Disease Undergo a Radical Shift in Diet
July 23, 2006 Fredericksburg.com - Celiac disease, with symptoms ranging from diarrhea to extreme
malnutrition and includes such things as acid reflux and bloody noses. Celiac affects about one in every
133 people. [ read more here ]
*** FINANCIAL NEWS *** Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages - $1.7 Billion Natural Foods 'Niche'
Market
July 6, 2006 NEW YORK, PRNewswire - with 3 million Americans battling celiac disease, this "niche"
market is growing by leaps and bounds, with sales of gluten-free products expected to top $696 million
in 2006. [ read more here ]
Breast-Feeding Might Help Fight Digestive Disease
June 7, 2006 - WSBTV.com - Atlanta Action News - There's evidence that breast-feeding may help
prevent a baby from developing celiac disease, an auto-immune disorder that causes the malabsorption of
food. [ read more here ]
Learning to Live with Celiac Disease
May 1, 2006 - WebMD published this recent article on celiac disease. [ read more here ]
Alba Therapeutics Announces Positive Phase Ib Clinical Trial Results
March 13, 2006 - Alba Therapeutics Corporation announced today successful completion of Phase Ib
proof-of-concept studies for its lead compound, AT1001. [ read more here ]
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