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Allergen testing seeks to determine the presence of foods or food residues that are classified as allergens in foods or beverages that are not labeled as containing those foods. Class 1 allergens, which encompass the Big 9, are of the greatest concern in allergen testing.

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Food Allergen Analysis

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

Method considerations and data gaps must be addressed in the shift toward quantitative, risk-based allergen management strategies
Melanie Downs Ph.D.
February 6, 2023

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.


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

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Bailee Henderson
December 15, 2022

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. 


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Hygiena Releases Ultra-Sensitive Allergen Detection Tests

June 23, 2022

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. 


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Processors Increasingly Turning to Testing for Allergen Control

Bob Ferguson
December 14, 2018
The data indicate that processors are making preventive efforts to maintain or improve the performance of their allergen programs.
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Testing and Sanitation for Allergen Control

Bob Ferguson
February 1, 2018
 Allergens are an unavoidable part of food processing and effective control is key.  
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A Closer Look at Food Allergen Screening: Gluten Contamination

Bia Diagnostics
October 18, 2017
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.
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Report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: Recommendations to the Food Industry and Regulatory Agencies on the Management of Food Allergens

Maria Oria Steve L. Taylor Ph.D.
February 8, 2017
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has issued a report with recommendations for improving the situation for individuals with food allergies.
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AllergenControl™ Detection Kits Have Features Found Nowhere Else

Weber Scientific.com
February 1, 2017
Having a food allergen management plan is critically important for all food companies to avoid a recall for allergen mislabeling.  
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The Modern Food Safety Manager’s Must-Have Gadget

Hygiena
February 1, 2016
Hygiena’s EnSURE monitoring system measures a wide range of sanitation, microbiology and quality indicator tests, all on one piece of equipment.
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Avoiding Allergens: It’s the Right Thing to Do

Jeffrey Barach
December 7, 2015
Food allergies are a real and growing public health issue.  
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