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Overview
Allergen cross-contact remains one of the most persistent challenges in food manufacturing—and a single failure can result in costly recalls and long-term brand damage. While visual inspection and conventional hygiene checks are commonly used, invisible residues can still remain on surfaces, posing risks for allergen contamination and foodborne illness. This technical webinar explores how ATP testing can be effectively used as part of an allergen control strategy, with a clear explanation of what ATP testing can and cannot do. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of surface hygiene monitoring, the role of proper cleaning in preventing cross-contact, and the critical differences between cleaning validation and verification. The session will also highlight why ATP+ADP+AMP total adenylate testing (Kikkoman A3) provides enhanced sensitivity compared to conventional ATP-only methods, enabling detection of a wider range of organic residues relevant to allergen control. A key focus will be on one of the most common challenges in ATP testing: setting appropriate pass/fail limits. Practical approaches for establishing limits, verifying their suitability, and determining revalidation frequency will be discussed, with real-world considerations for food manufacturing facilities.
What You'll Learn
- Why allergen cross-contact occurs even after cleaning
- What ATP testing can and cannot tell you about allergen risk
- The difference between cleaning validation vs. verification
- How ATP+ADP+AMP testing improves residue detection
- Key differences between conventional ATP tests and Kikkoman A3
- How to set, verify, and revalidate ATP pass/fail limits
- Best practices for using ATP testing as part of an allergen management program
Attendance certificates will be issued. On-demand viewing will be available after the live session.
