I was diagnosed with
an IgE-mediated allergy to corn in 2011, and have been a full-time corn allergy
advocate/researcher since 2014.
My purpose for writing this article is to address the difficulties of navigating an IgE-mediated
allergy to corn (ubiquitous and exempt from FDA labeling requirements), and to expose the intentional endangerment of corn-allergic citizens by U.S. regulatory
agencies. [DOCUMENTED]
NOTICE: Based
on the terrifying personal testimonies from the 19.3K members in many corn
allergy support groups, corn-allergic patients will no longer tolerate our
clinicians telling us: “You cannot be allergic to dextrose, since dextrose is
naturally present in humans.” We
should not be required to educate our clinicians to guarantee our safety. My appeals to the FDA to correct the
erroneous molecular formula they have applied to 21CFR184.1857 have been
ignored.
1st Quarter, 2024, Corn Allergy Statistics
In one corn allergy group of 13,720 members, the growth in membership
represents a 1,272.0% increase in corn allergies in the last 129 months
with an average of 98.6 new members/month.
https://cornallergystatistics.quora.com/
Corn
Allergy Advocacy (Quora)
A guide to navigating an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.
https://cornallergyadvocacy.quora.com/
Corn
Allergy Advocacy/Resources (Blog)
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/
Corn
Allergy Stats, X (former Twitter) account
@CornAllergy911
https://twitter.com/CornAllergy911
Corn
Allergy Symptoms: Personal Testimonies
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/11/corn-allergy-symptoms-personal.html
A
mother's desperate struggle to find safe water for her corn-allergic infant
son.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-mothers-desperate-struggle-to-find.html
Iodized Salt Danger
Iodized salt can prove fatal to corn-allergic consumers.
https://iodizedsaltdanger.quora.com/
Identifying
hidden corn in your
foods/fluids/vitamins/supplements/medications (GMO or non-GMO corn?). Avoiding
corn is equivalent to navigating a mine field while wearing a blindfold.
https://cornallergymom.wordpress.com/corn-derivatives-list/
The
public isn't aware they may be consuming corn w/nearly every meal. GMO or
non-GMO corn? Grain-free diet? Think again!
FDA AND USDA CONFIRM THAT CORN-DERIVED
ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMICALS APPLIED TO FRESH FOOD PRODUCTS ARE EXEMPT FROM
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2020/06/fda-and-usda-confirm-that-corn-derived.html
Corn
is ubiquitous, and is EXEMPT from FDA labeling requirements. GMO or non-GMO
corn?
"Corn: It's Everything," Iowa Corn
https://www.iowacorn.org/education/corn-its-everything
Since
corn is ubiquitous and is exempt from FDA labeling requirements, everyone
should have their glyphosate levels tested annually.
"Glyphosate was found in 93% of the 131
urine samples tested at an average level of 3.096 parts per billion (PPB).
Children had the highest levels with an average of 3.586 PPB."
https://sustainablepulse.com/2016/11/04/massive-us-research-project-set-to-study-glyphosate-effects-on-human-health/#.WCDYohbrtp5
"ABOUT
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS," Center for Food Safety
https://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/issues/311/ge-foods/about-ge-foods
Since
hospitals are exempt from catering to patients with IgE-mediated allergies,
corn-allergic patients are currently required to supply our own sources of
nutrition while hospitalized, in addition to educating hospital clinicians and
dietitians of our restrictions due to our corn allergy.
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The intentional
endangerment of corn-allergic citizens by U.S. regulatory agencies. [DOCUMENTED]
The
following documentation has been distributed to numerous medical malpractice
law firms throughout the United States for the protection of corn-allergic
citizens.
Even
though corn is exempt from FDA labeling requirements, our government
regulatory agencies must be prohibited from intentionally endangering
the lives of corn-allergic citizens with the publication of false and
misleading information; e.g., applying incorrect molecular formulas to corn-derived substances.
Glucose (blood sugar naturally present in all living
organisms essential for their survival), is a monosaccharide, molecular
formula C6H12O6.
“What
Is Glucose?” WebMD
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/glucose-diabetes
If “Dextrose” is referenced on the FDA’s Food
Additive Status List, it refers to 21CFR184.1857.
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/food-additive-status-list#ftnD
If 21CFR184.1857 is referenced, the definition
is “Corn sugar” produced from cornstarch, a/k/a dextrose/D-glucose [D-glucose
is a synthetic form of glucose that can PROVE FATAL to anyone with an
IgE-mediated allergy to corn due to the presence of allergenic corn
proteins]. You will note that the FDA
has applied molecular formula C6H12O6 to this Code of Federal Regulation,
implying that corn sugar manufactured in a laboratory from cornstarch is
“naturally present in all living organisms.”
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857
Life-threatening claim by the FDA’s Center for
Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), March 29, 2024, Email
"...
incorrect to equate dextrose with cornstarch and presume that dextrose as an
ingredient is likely to or will elicit the same or similar adverse ... reaction
in patients with corn-allergy."
https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-organization/center-drug-evaluation-and-research-cder
I supplied the CDER with indisputable
documentation that dextrose is the chemical name for corn sugar manufactured
from cornstarch, 21CFR184.1857. The lives of corn-allergic patients remain in constant peril.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857
Corn-Allergic Patients: Documentation to
provide to clinicians claiming that "dextrose is naturally present in your
body." Dextrose is cornstarch sugar/D-glucose, 21CFR184.1857.
https://telemedicine.quora.com/Corn-Allergic-Patients-Has-a-clinician-ever-told-you-that-dextrose-is-naturally-present-in-your-body-Dextrose-corn-s-1
CRITICAL ALERT!
The FDA and the NIH NLM do not know the difference between vine grapes and a
cornstalk!
Grape
Sugar: [alpha]-D-glucopyranose
https://grapesugaralphadglucopyranose.quora.com/
CRITICAL ALERT!
By
applying molecular formula C6H12O6 to 21CFR184.1857, the FDA is declaring that
corn sugar manufactured in a laboratory from cornstarch is "naturally
present" in all living organisms. CORNSTARCH SUGAR IS NOT A
MONOSACCHARIDE.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857
What was the rationale for the FDA classifying
cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) as a monosaccharide in
21CFR184.1857? Laboratory-manufactured
cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) can PROVE FATAL to corn-allergic
citizens.
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1857
CRITICAL: Synthetic formulations
cannot be declared "biochemically identical" to the natural
counterpart when the synthetic formulation can PROVE FATAL to humans.
Glucose (natural) vs. D-Glucose (synthetic)
https://glucosenaturalvsdglucosesynthetic.quora.com/
If corn sugar is referenced on PubChem, they correctly
identify corn sugar as D-glucose (Ref: 21CFR184.1857). However, they applied the incorrect molecular formula and definition to this substance; i.e., D-glucose (synthetic form of glucose) is NOT naturally present in any living organism.
"A primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally
occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free
state." [emphasis added]
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5793
CRITICAL: Synthetic formulations
cannot be declared "biochemically identical" to the natural
counterpart when the synthetic formulation can PROVE FATAL to humans.
Ascorbic Acid (Synthetic Vit. C) Danger
https://ascorbicacidsyntheticvitcdanger.quora.com/
Published in a Medical Journal:
"Dextrose-containing
solutions pose a significant risk to patients allergic to corn. Dextrose used
for IV fluids is prepared by . . . hydrolysis of cornstarch."
https://journals.lww.com/anesthesia-analgesia/Fulltext/2019/05000/Excipients_in_Anesthesia_Medications.11.aspx
"Pharmacists are requested to use caution and be aware
that many drugs and medications contain undisclosed potential allergens in the
form of sugars, starches, and celluloses. Share the corn allergy example
with prescribers . . ." [emphasis added]
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/6_Resources/6-7_ReadLinks/ReadLinks-MayJun2007.pdf
Golisano Children's Hospital
clearly states that cornstarch and dextrose must be avoided by anyone with
an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/childrens-hospital/nutrition/corn-free.aspx
Administering corn sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV
fluids to a corn-allergic pt. is equivalent to administering penicillin to a
pt. with an allergy to penicillin. This critical medical error is subject to
reporting and disclosure.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2652/
Guidelines for reporting clinicians who inject
cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids into corn-allergic
patients in direct violation of the contraindication warning in the package
insert.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2019/12/lactated-ringers-in-5-dextrose.html
Parents: Have your parental rights been
threatened for refusing the Vitamin K1 Injection [w/cornstarch, benzyl alcohol
(petroleum), and aluminum] to your newborn baby?
https://vitamink1injectionrisks.quora.com/Parents-Have-your-parental-rights-been-threatened-for-refusing-the-Vitamin-K1-Injection-Did-the-administering-clinici
Demand the immediate cessation of injecting
newborn babies w/cornstarch, benzyl alcohol (petroleum), & aluminum.
Vitamin K1 Injection: w/cornstarch, benzyl alcohol, and aluminum.
[Many infants deaths associated with this injection.]
https://vitamink1injectionrisks.quora.com/
Dextrose is ONLY manufactured from cornstarch;
i.e., cornstarch sugar.
DEXTROSE
(CORN SUGAR) FACTS, 21CFR184.1857
Dextrose can prove fatal to individuals with an IgE-mediated allergy to corn.
https://dextrosecornsugarfacts21cfr1841857.quora.com/
DEXTROSE: THE SILENT KILLER
DEXTROSE:
CORN SUGAR/D-GLUCOSE [NOT GLUCOSE] MADE FROM ALLERGENIC CORNSTARCH.
[Starch hydrolysis does NOT remove ANY allergenic food proteins.]
https://dextrosethesilentkiller.quora.com/
Allergenic Proteins vs. Contaminants/Impurities
Allergenic proteins must never be equated w/contaminants and/or impurities.
https://dianehugueninsspace.quora.com/
Cornstarch Molecular Formula: C27H48O20
Cornstarch (highly allergenic) cannot be "naturally present" in any
living organism.
https://cornstarchmolecularformulac27h48o20.quora.com/
This article by LibreTexts is FALSE! Blood
glucose meters do NOT measure the level of cornstarch sugar
(dextrose/D-glucose) in blood, 21CFR184.1857.
ALERT Patients Using Blood Glucose Meters:
If
the instruction manual supplied with your meter states that your meter measures
"D-glucose" levels (cornstarch sugar/dextrose, 21CFR184.1857), return
the meter for a full refund. The instruction manual is FALSE.
https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Biological_Chemistry/Supplemental_Modules_(Biological_Chemistry)/Carbohydrates/Case_Studies/Blood_Glucose_Test
CONSUMER ALERT:
The
FDA has devised an ingenious way to hide corn syrup made from allergenic
cornstarch from consumers. GLUCOSE SYRUP is CORN SYRUP that can KILL
corn-allergic consumers.
https://glucosesyrupasilentkiller.quora.com/CONSUMER-ALERT-The-FDA-has-discovered-an-ingenious-way-to-hide-corn-syrup-produced-from-allergenic-cornstarch-from-con
GLUCOSE SYRUP: A SILENT KILLER
Glucose syrup is corn syrup made from allergenic cornstarch.
https://glucosesyrupasilentkiller.quora.com/
Glucose Syrup Molecular Formula: C6H14O7
Glucose syrup is corn syrup made from allergenic cornstarch.
https://glucosesyrupmolecularformulac6h14o7.quora.com/
FRAUD ALERT!
Cargill, Inc., ingredient supplier and member company of
the Corn Refiners Assn., is intentionally endangering the lives of
corn-allergic citizens. [DOCUMENTED]
https://dextrosecornsugarfacts21cfr1841857.quora.com/Cargill-Inc-is-intentionally-endangering-the-lives-of-corn-allergic-citizens-DOCUMENTED-As-an-ingredient-supplier
Explain how inositol (sugar alcohol
manufactured in a laboratory from corn kernels) is "naturally
present" in all living organisms, molecular formula C6H12O6 (natural blood
sugar).
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/892
Explain why PubChem is citing Wikipedia as an
authoritative source 19 times in this publication addressing inositol when
Wikipedia warns readers against citing their platform. All government
agencies should be prohibited from citing Wikipedia as an authoritative source.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/892#section=Wikidata
Wikipedia is also intentionally endangering the lives of corn-allergic citizens; e.g. if you reference "dextrose" (cornstarch sugar), 21CFR184.1857, you will be redirected to "glucose" (natural blood sugar). Dextrose (cornstarch sugar/D-glucose) is NOT naturally present in humans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucose
The FDA Commissioner has ignored my certified letter addressing the following false claim by Nutricia Neocate that endangers the lives of corn-allergic babies!
URGENT CONSUMER ALERT!
Nutricia Neocate is deliberately endangering the lives of corn-allergic babies,
for profit. [DOCUMENTED]
No such "purification" process exists for removing ANY allergenic
food proteins.
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2022/10/my-september-27-2022-certified-letter.html
In addition, the FDA Commissioner has not
replied to my certified letters #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #10, and #11
https://cornallergyadvocacyresources.blogspot.com/2022/10/my-certified-letters-to-fda-commissoner.html
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PROTECT CLINICIANS FROM POTENTIAL MEDICAL
MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS IN ADDITION TO PROTECTING CORN-ALLERGIC CITIZENS.
If a pt. was given penicillin when their allergy to
penicillin was documented, this could represent medical malpractice. This
also applies to the administration of cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose) to
corn-allergic patients.
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
Corn-Allergic Patients: Has a clinician ever
injected you with cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids
when your allergy to corn was documented in your medical records? Ref:
21CFR184.1857
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
Corn-Allergic Patients: Did a clinician ever
disregard "Dextrose" on your medical alert bracelet, and proceed to
inject you with cornstarch sugar (dextrose/D-glucose)-containing IV fluids? Ref:
21CFR184.1857
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
Corn-Allergic Patients: Has a clinician ever
told you that "dextrose is naturally present in your body," when your
allergy to corn was documented in your medical records? Dextrose is cornstarch
sugar/D-glucose, 21CFR184.1857.
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
CLINICIANS: IT IS ILLEGAL
TO INJECT CORNSTARCH SUGAR (DEXTROSE/D-GLUCOSE), 21CFR184.1857, INTO A
CORN-ALLERGIC PATIENT -- PARTICULARLY WHEN THEIR CORN ALLERGY IS DOCUMENTED IN
THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS.
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
Corn-Allergic Patients: Someday I hope to see
the following ad on TV by a national law firm:
“Corn-allergic
patients: Has a clinician ever administered dextrose-containing IV fluids to
you when your allergy to corn was clearly documented in your medical records?”
https://twitter.com/SuperLawyers/status/1762538614355873915
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CRITICAL
NOTE RE: CFSAN
I received written notification from CFSAN that they will
no longer address any inquiries addressing corn allergies due to “lack of
staffing.” We are prohibited from
reporting food manufacturers to CFSAN who are claiming their products are free
from corn when the product does, in fact, contain corn that can prove fatal to
corn-allergic consumers.
