Allergen Testing

Study Shows How Swab Storage Time, Temperature Affect Allergen Detection

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:16:45 -0500

The findings reinforce the importance of current best practice, which recommends same-day delivery on ice.

Portable Device Allows Onsite, Real-Time Detection of Food Allergens, Gluten

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:14:52 -0500

Allergen Alert is a portable device that automates the full laboratory analytical process in a “mini lab” so that consumers and foodservice professionals alike can detect the presence of allergens or gluten in a meal, onsite and in minutes, ensuring food safety for those with food allergies and celiac disease.

UK Food Standards Agency Highlights Urgent Needs in Allergen Testing

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:53:11 -0400

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) commissioned a review to assess the current state of allergen testing methodologies, with the goal of identifying gaps, harmonizing testing protocols, and supporting risk management strategies.

USDA-FSIS Publishes Sampling Plan for FY 2025

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:13:31 -0500

USDA-FSIS has published its Annual Sampling Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, outlining the agency’s strategy for directing sampling resources in the coming year.

USDA-FSIS Begins New RTE Sampling Program to Verify Allergen Label Claims

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:38:41 -0400

Beginning in September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) will implement a new sampling program to verify allergen label claims on ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.

Experts Explore Food Allergen Risk Assessment Approach for Novel Proteins

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:41:51 -0400

A recent article identifies the challenges associated with allergenicity assessments of novel proteins and proposes a potential framework to prioritize proteins for allergenicity assessment.

Protein Screening Tool Ensures Greater Food Safety for Celiac Patients

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:23:33 -0500

A tool developed by European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) scientists allows for the screening of proteins in foods that trigger reactions in celiac disease patients, ensuring greater food safety. The tool could potentially be applied in a range of food safety areas.

USDA-FSIS Lists FY 2024 Sampling Program Priorities, Changes

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:30:35 -0400

After reviewing its sampling and testing programs, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will implement changes to its sampling programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The agency also explained its sampling and testing priorities.

A New Era for Food Allergen Analysis? Shifting Focus from Detection to Accurate and Precise Quantification

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Risk-based approaches for food allergens offer a path forward for both allergen management and precautionary allergen labeling decision-making. After many years of research, a clearer picture has emerged of the population-level, threshold-dose distributions for major food allergens using data generated in double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge studies. If the food allergen management field is headed for a shift toward quantitative, risk-based management strategies, however, then several method considerations and important data gaps must be addressed.

EFSA Fellowships Give Insight to Food Safety Risk Assessment Work Across Europe

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:03:46 -0500

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently highlighted various fellowship projects across Europe, providing insight into the recent and ongoing work of EFSA in the realm of food safety risk assessment for various chemical and microbiological hazards.

Hygiena Releases Ultra-Sensitive Allergen Detection Tests

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:23:55 -0400

Hygiena has announced its new AlerTox line for almond, hazelnut, and soy. AlerTox is an ultra-sensitive allergen detection system that supports thorough Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) protocols.

Processors Increasingly Turning to Testing for Allergen Control

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:02:00 -0500

The data indicate that processors are making preventive efforts to maintain or improve the performance of their allergen programs.

Testing and Sanitation for Allergen Control

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Allergens are an unavoidable part of food processing and effective control is key.

A Closer Look at Food Allergen Screening: Gluten Contamination

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0400

With so many ingredient, flavor and preservative combinations possible, food matrices can be very complex. Bia Diagnostics can develop a customized plan to meet your specific testing needs, including evaluation and validation of the method with each specific matrix that the assay would encounter in your facility.

Report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: Recommendations to the Food Industry and Regulatory Agencies on the Management of Food Allergens

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:05:00 -0500

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has issued a report with recommendations for improving the situation for individuals with food allergies.

AllergenControl™ Detection Kits Have Features Found Nowhere Else

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Having a food allergen management plan is critically important for all food companies to avoid a recall for allergen mislabeling.

The Modern Food Safety Manager’s Must-Have Gadget

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Hygiena’s EnSURE monitoring system measures a wide range of sanitation, microbiology and quality indicator tests, all on one piece of equipment.

Avoiding Allergens: It’s the Right Thing to Do

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 00:21:00 -0500

Food allergies are a real and growing public health issue.

Smartphone App for Food Allergen Testing

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400

RomerLabs has launched its new AgraApp for Apple iOS7, which enables customers to analyze and document food allergen results obtained with Romer's lateral flow devices, namely the AgraStrip® line.

Achieving Gluten-Free Status

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The analytical verification of gluten-free claims on all ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains is required to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

New NIR Milk Powder Analyzer Tests for Known and Unknown Compounds

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0400

PerkinElmer, Inc. on Oct. 31 introduced the DairyGuard™ milk powder analyzer, a near infrared (NIR) spectrometer specifically developed for food suppliers and manufacturers to test for unknown adulterants as well as known compounds, such as protein, moisture and fat content.

Microbial Detection in 8 Hours or Less using Bioluminescence!

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Established ATP technology has proven to be invaluable for rapid, accurate and inexpensive hygiene monitoring.

Temperature Control Devices for Respirometry Applications

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:00:00 -0400

PolyScience introduces two products for controlling temperature during respirometry applications: a heated circulator and a recirculating chiller.

Best Practices with Allergen Swabbing

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:15:00 -0400

Once you know the identity of the allergens that will be tested for as part of the validation, then you must select an appropriate test method.

Training Is a Key Component in Serving Patrons with Food Allergies

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Training of waitstaff on food allergens is essential, but the entire establishment should maintain an allergen-free kitchen and incorporate a company-wide food safety culture.

Allergen Validation: Analytical Methods and Scientific Support for a Visually Clean Standard

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

One challenge for the food industry is changeovers from a product containing allergens to a similar product that does not contain allergens.

Microbial Detection – Taking It to the Limits

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Whichever method is used for sampling and detecting microorganisms, it represents only a fraction of the actual level present in a food product.

Selecting a Suitable Food Allergen Detection Method

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There are several different immunological screening methods available for allergen testing and each has its advantages and disadvantages.

Building a World-class Allergen Control Program, Part 2

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Sanitary design of equipment and facilities is a key element for not only allergen control, but to control any kind of contamination.

Adverse Reactions to Allergens: The Importance of Labeling and Cross-contamination Control

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Understanding and implementing food allergen labeling is essential and following an in-house plant allergen control plan will help to mitigate cross-contamination.