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What is Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)?

FPIES is a non-immunoglobulin E (IgE) and cell-mediated food allergic disorder that is characterized by protracted and repetitive vomiting, as well as frequent diarrhea. As a result of these primary symptoms, individuals with FPIES often also present with dehydration, lethargy, pallor, hypotension, and certain metabolic disorders. Image Credit:  By SizeSquares/Shutterstock.com A brief history of FPIES […]

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July 4 BBQs: How to avoid food-related illnesses

Chef Ryan Scott shares recipes for BBQ essentials Chef Ryan Scott has recipes for flank steak and potato salad from his new cookbook ‘The No-Fuss Family Cookbook’ With many Americans readying to fire up barbeques and host cookouts in celebration of Fourth of July, a federal agency overseeing food safety has released key tips to […]