How to Use allergen in a Sentence

allergen

noun
  • The first thing to know is that truly allergen-free cats are a myth.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2021
  • The snacks are free of the top food allergens, including peanuts and nuts, wheat, dairy, soy and egg.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Nothing tamps down the allergens that live in their fur and on their skin than a good cleansing.
    Dr. Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 31 May 2018
  • The tamales contain an allergen the vendor did not list on the package.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Plus, Cocomels’ are proud to be free of the top eighty allergens as well as cholesterol, corn syrup, and dairy.
    Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • It’s allergen-friendly—free of tree nuts, soy, and gluten.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Aug. 2020
  • The foods used in the study were peanut, cashew, egg, milk, walnut, hazelnut and wheat, which are some of the most common allergens, Wood said.
    Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The deceased was not informed that there were allergens in the order.
    Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 15 Sep. 2019
  • The instigator is the high number of allergens in the air.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The recipes list if there are allergens present, including milk, wheat and nuts.
    Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • All recipes are free from gluten and the top eight allergens – dairy, egg, fish, crustacean, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy.
    Catie Wegman, sun-sentinel.com, 26 July 2019
  • The most common indoor allergens are dust mites, pets and molds.
    Jamie Gold, sandiegouniontribune.com, 28 June 2018
  • Look for the one made without nine food allergen labels on the bottle.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
  • The top allergens in the regions are elm, juniper and poplar pollen, according to Pollen.
    The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The moving hangars work in tandem to help loosen allergens, dirt, and debris.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • So are pet skin cells, called dander, and dust mites that feed on skin—both of which are strong human allergens.
    Gabriel Filippelli, Quartz, 20 June 2019
  • But the packaging does not mention the presence of the allergen, as seen in the images below.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Mar. 2022
  • One of the best ways to help a dog with allergies is to remove the allergen itself (the thing your dog is allergic to).
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The pork and beef tamales the USDA recalled last week contained sesame, which is a common allergen.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Oct. 2021
  • That’s because changes in your body, or in the load level of a certain allergen in the home, could trigger the onset of symptoms.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2021
  • No cat is truly free of allergens, which are found not just on skin but also in saliva and urine.
    Kim Campbell Thornton, sacbee, 27 June 2018
  • Kids love the chocolate dinosaurs made with no known allergens.
    Carrie Blackmore Smith, Cincinnati.com, 5 June 2018
  • The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Ask parents for ideas of allergen-free snacks that their kids enjoy.
    Casey Seidenberg, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2018
  • The potential allergen that may be present in the meatball and sauce is parmesan cheese which, of course, was made using milk.
    Mike Wehner, BGR, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Like the candy corn snacks, the almonds contain an allergen that isn’t listed on the label.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Each potential allergen is placed on your skin and covered for a few days.
    Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
  • This explains why your eyes feel itchy and your nose runs after breathing in an allergen such as pollen.
    Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 31 May 2022
  • Over time, these fuzzy pals pick up dust, pollen, dirt and an array of allergens—which means that beloved toy can spread bacteria and germs.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
  • Mattress tool: This tool is for removing dirt, dust, and allergens from mattresses and upholstery—including couches and chairs.
    Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024

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