An estimated 33 million Americans have to put up with at least one food allergy, says the American Pharmacists Association. Closer to home, Singapore has found that food allergies in children are on the rise, with more cases of adverse reactions to food such as egg and peanut. In Malaysia, doctors say that food allergy is no longer just a childhood “phase” or a minor rash after a meal. He said MMA would like to see stronger public education on recognising food allergies and early symptoms of severe reactions, as well as better awareness among food manufacturers. “Indiscriminate allergy testing can lead to false positives, unnecessary food avoidance, and increased risk of new food allergies,” he said.

Source: The Star January 26, 2026 00:40 UTC