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What is it called when a food that does not contain an allergen comes into contact with a food that does?

What is it called when a food that does not contain an allergen comes into contact with a food that does? Correct Answer Cross contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when food that does not contain an allergen comes into contact with a food that does.

Key Points

There are some points to remember while handling food allergen by a food handler, and should be strictly adhered to:

  • The raw materials having food allergens like wheat, soybean, peanuts, etc should be stored separately from other ingredients and well covered.
  • The raw materials having food allergens should be labeled properly for easy identification.
  • If working on the same equipment, prepare foods that contain known allergens after all other products have been produced and follow the sequence as directed.
  • Washing hands thoroughly after handling known food allergen.
  • The packaging labeling of such food products shall carry a declaration regarding the presence of any food allergen in their food product so that consumers can make an informed choice.
  • Knowingly selling a product with an undeclared allergen can be interpreted as a criminal offense in case of illness or fraud.​

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