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common allergens, such as pollen
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The chips were recalled due to the presence of milk, a major allergen, which was not declared on the product packaging.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Some allergens, like poison ivy, frequently cause blisters for most people who come in contact with them.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Milk is one of the most common allergens and can cause reactions ranging from mild discomfort to severe anaphylaxis.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Not every recall signals an outbreak — some are due to undeclared allergens like nuts or eggs, or a machine part, like a piece of plastic, getting into food at a processing facility.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Some allergens, like poison ivy, frequently cause blisters for most people who come in contact with them.
—Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Milk is one of the most common allergens and can cause reactions ranging from mild discomfort to severe anaphylaxis.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Not every recall signals an outbreak — some are due to undeclared allergens like nuts or eggs, or a machine part, like a piece of plastic, getting into food at a processing facility.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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