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Cross-contamination

The transfer of an unwanted substance or allergen into a food during growing, manufacturing, storage or preparation; for allergen and gluten management, product-level information may be needed.

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FSAI

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Evidence level
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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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Macrovia supports planning and informed choices; it does not replace personal healthcare.