Cleaning Tips
To effectively remove food protein, wash all cooking equipment and surfaces with soap and water. Simply wiping the crumbs from spatulas, cookie sheets, or surfaces is not enough.
To be safe, buy an extra cutting board to be used for allergy-free foods only, or use a disposable plate.
Studies have shown that conventional cleaning methods are effective in removing the protein of a food allergen such as peanut. Bar and liquid soap is effective for removing the protein from your hands, while alcohol-based sanitizer is not, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology1. That study also showed soaps and commercial cleaning agents effectively removed peanut protein from table tops, while dishwashing liquid alone did not.
1. Distribution of peanut allergen in the environment. Perry TT, Conover-Walker MK, Pomes A, Chapman MD, Wood RA. J.Clin Immunol, Vol. 113, No. 5.
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