"Dining out at new restaurants can be a fun way to try different cuisines and get together with friends. For people with allergies, though, eating food they haven't prepared themselves in a new place can pose a serious threat. Cross-contamination can happen anywhere, and food-related anaphylaxis sends patients to the emergency room every six minutes, according to the Journal for Allergy and Clinical Immunology."
"Allergen Alert works by inserting a small sample of a dish into the pouch, which is then crushed, diluted, and extracted for problematic molecules, such as gluten, lactose, or other allergens. It has taken over ten years of development, but the device has been granted three patents and received FDA clearance, according to Antoine Burgaud, Allergen Alert's chief operating officer."
"The device is being developed for both consumer and business use cases, whether a mom is testing her child's plate at a birthday dinner or a catering company is ensuring their dairy-free dish lives up to its claim. "Even trace amounts of allergens can trigger reactions, which range from mild symptoms to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Food allergies significantly affect quality of life, social behavior, and healthcare systems," Allergen Alert says on its website."
Allergen Alert is a compact, handheld device designed to detect common food allergens and reduce risk of anaphylaxis. Users insert a small food sample into a disposable pouch where the sample is crushed, diluted, and extracted to search for molecules like gluten or lactose. The device has undergone more than ten years of development, holds three patents, and received FDA clearance. Initial consumer launch targets mid-2026 with gluten and lactose tests, with additional allergen assays planned later. The product is being developed for consumer and commercial use, including parents testing meals and caterers verifying allergen-free claims.
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