How to Use allergen in a Sentence

allergen

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  • Wall mopping, a simple and effective method of cleaning the walls of your home, is a great way to keep walls clean and paint fresh, keep allergens like dust at bay, and prevent mold or mildew build-up.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Steam cleaner to deodorize, sanitize, and reduce allergens.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch Food allergens are the scourge of the modern school lunchbox.
    — Dwan Price, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2019
  • Any allergen or ingredient can trigger a rash on the back of my neck.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The best vacuums will help reduce allergens in your home, and HEPA filters are a big part of that equation.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2023
  • The filter catches these particles and reduces the number of allergens in the air.
    — Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Getting the body used to the allergen, by consuming it first in tiny amounts and then in ever-larger portions, can help.
    — The Economist, 3 Oct. 2019

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