This book is perfect for parents and children, alike. The book captures the importance of living positively with food allergies, how to safe

Brian and Kathy Hom, from San Jose, California who lost their 18 year old son to a peanut allergy take action to prevent other families from suffering the pain of losing a loved one. They're opening 2 cafes: Vitality Bowls and focusing on protecting people with food allergies. ​On July 1, 2008, Brian and Kathy Hom witnessed their son BJ die from an anaphylactic shock from unknowingly eating a dessert containing traces of peanuts on a family vacation to Los Cabos Mexico to c

It is a trend that is on an upward climb. Food allergies are on the rise, especially in younger people. It is estimated now that at least 1 in 13 children have food allergies. Most people think of an allergy as hives, but Anaphylaxis, is an often fatal reaction to these common foods: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, wheat, eggs, fish and shellfish. With allergic reactions, they often get progressively worse with exposure to the allergen, as appears to be the case with BJ Hom,

Brian Hom and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino have joined FAACT - Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team to help increase the awareness of food allergies through education, programs, conferences, eLearning, Civil Rights Advocacy and Government relations. Eleanor Garrow-Holding and the FAACT Leadership Team will provide the education, advocacy, awareness, and grassroots outreach needed for the food allergy community. FAACT is The Voice of Food Allergy Awareness. The Food All