Risk of peanut allergies from air on planes has been overblown
Filters on commercial flights seem to stop peanut particles from circulating around aircraft, making the risk of a serious allergic reaction from inhaling the allergens very low
Flying with allergies: Are peanut fears overblown?
We have reported several times on situations where passengers with severe allergies requested that peanuts not be served during flights, fearing they might feel unwell. Experts conducted studies and evaluated whether the airborne smell actually poses a danger.
Peanut Panic on Planes Is Overblown, Researchers Say
In a new review of the evidence, scientists have found little evidence to support the fear that peanut and tree nut allergens can be spread through the air of a plane cabin.
Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers
Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight - but cleaning their seat with a wet wipe could, allergy specialists say in a review of the latest evidence.
Nut allergies ‘aren’t triggered by airborne particles on planes’ -there’s a greater danger, scientists warn
THE idea that nut dust can become airborne and trigger deadly allergic reactions on planes has today been questioned by scientists. There’s no evidence that allergens can be spread in the
Can Aerosolized Nut Particles on a Plane Really Cause an Allergic Reaction?
"Research studies (including aircraft simulations) show no evidence to support airborne transmission of nut allergens as a likely phenomenon," they reported. "Announcements requesting 'nut bans' are not therefore supported, and may install a false sense of security."
Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study
There is no evidence that peanut or tree nut allergens are spread through aircraft cabin ventilation systems,” the researchers wrote in a journal news release. “Rather, the
Urgent ‘avoid’ alert on 66 ‘contaminated’ dips, sandwiches and wraps that could pose ‘lethal threat’
AN urgent “avoid” alert has been issued for 66 “contaminated” dips sandwiches and wraps which could pose a lethal threat.
The surprising reason you’re safer from allergic reactions in-flight than on the ground
In examining studies of airborne food allergens, the authors say that allergen residues on surfaces inside the cabin pose the ...
'Do not eat' allergy warning issued for 16 products in urgent food recall update
The Food Standards Agency is continuing its investigation with peanut allergy sufferers advised to avoid all products ...
Review: No evidence of nut allergens spreading via air ventilation on planes
Folks with peanut allergies don't have to worry that someone might be munching on the nuts during an airline flight, ...
Papa Johns issue urgent warning to customers over garlic and herb dip saying 'dispose of them'
Pizza giant Papa Johns has issued an urgent warning to customers about its garlic and herb dip. In an email sent to customers ...
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Six common flying with food allergies myths
Food allergies on airplanes are linked to dietary ingestion, not ventilation. Effective cleaning and clear airline policies ...