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Health Tip: Prevent Food Cross-Contamination
(HealthDay News) -- Some food allergies are so severe that exposure to even a trace of certain foods can trigger a severe allergic reaction.
One way to reduce the risk of a severe reaction is to avoid cross-contaminating foods to which a person is overly sensitive with other foods.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers these guidelines:
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