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FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts

Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods.

Milk, eggs, walnuts and peanuts — this is not a grocery list, but some of the food allergies that could be more easily tolerated with a newly approved drug.

Xolair, developed by Genentech, was by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to help reduce severe

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