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Allergen Risk: Tracing the Unknown from Farm to Factory

Author
Intertek Food Services
Published
Thu 29 May 2025
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What happens when allergen contamination starts at the farm—and no one saw it coming?

In this powerful episode of our Allergen Podcast Series, Jatin Patel from FGS Ingredients shares the real story behind a nationwide recall involving mustard contaminated with peanut traces. Hosted by Alan Cadman of Intertek Food Services UK, the discussion explores:

  • Inconsistent lab results (PCR vs ELISA)
  • The operational impact of unexpected recalls
  • Steps to protect consumers from unknown risks

💡We can manage known risks. But what about the ones we don’t know yet?

Speakers: 

  • Jatin Patel -  FGS Ingredients
  • Alan Cadman - Intertek Food Services

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