Experts from FAO and WHO convened to establish allergen threshold levels, a key aspect of assessing allergen-related risks.
Their mission: Determine safe reference doses (RfD) to minimize allergic reactions without health risks.
RfD Recommendations (mg total protein from allergenic source):
- Walnut, Cashew, Almond: 1.0
- Milk, Peanut, Egg, Sesame: 2.0
- Hazelnut: 3.0
- Wheat, Fish: 5.0
- Crustacea: 200
RfD Criteria:
- <5% probability of symptoms
- <5% non-severe anaphylaxis
- <1:100,000 severe anaphylaxis
- <1 per million risk of fatal reaction
No fatal reactions observed below RfD.
Non-severe anaphylaxis often resolves without treatment.
Controversy: Soya's removal as a global priority allergen due to low prevalence and potency.
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