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The presence of undeclared allergens in food is a leading cause of product recalls and withdrawals of food from the market.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Food allergens are normally harmless proteins in food that cause immediate and abnormal hypersensitivity response of the immune system, or “allergic reaction”, in susceptible individuals. Anaphylaxis is a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction. It requires immediate medical treatment and hospitalization and can be fatal. (Reference: AAAAI)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Food Allergen Testing Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help manufacturers verify control programs and meet customer and regulatory requirements, our company provides qualitative and\/or quantitative food allergen test services for all food matrices, process samples, product samples, raw materials and finished products utilizing a range of technologies including PCR ELISA and LC-MS\/MS technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common food allergens are milk, eggs, soybeans, fish, peanuts, nuts, shellfish\/crustaceans and gluten. Our experts offer experience and insight into the global and regional regulations concerning all allergens in food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergens (from Annex II of EC 1169\/2011):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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