Allergen Environmental Monitoring for the Food & Supplement Industry
Author: Eurofins Analytical Laboratories, Inc. (GeneScan) in New Orleans, LA
Overview
Each year millions of consumers can have an adverse allergic reaction to foods. Food allergies can be mild or severe; in some instances, exposure can cause extremely serious reactions and even death. Because there is no permanent cure for food allergies, avoidance and early treatment of symptoms are the only management strategies available to affected individuals. There are over 160 different types of food known to trigger an allergic reaction in people with food allergies. Components in food that cause food allergy reactions are select, species-specific proteins. Improper label declaration of the presence of allergenic foods and ingredients is the leading cause of product recalls and contributes to unnecessary consumer exposure to allergens.
What tools do you have in place to prevent cross-contact of the food allergens in your facility? Our team has put together a helpful and comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing a successful food allergen environmental monitoring plan.
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What to expect in this guide:
• Food Allergens Overview
• Goals for Environmental Control of Food Allergens
• Achieving Food Allergen Control
• Where to Test
• Tips on Food Allergen Test Methods
• Choosing Your Swab Type
• How to Sample
• Tracking Records
• Managing a Food Allergen Contamination Event
• Corrective Actions
• Routine Preventive Measures
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