Food Allergen Cross-Contact Risk Calculator
Assess cross-contact risk from shared equipment, cleaning methods, and allergen controls.
Inputs
Results
Overall Risk Score (0-10)
4.9
Risk Category
High
Equipment Risk Score6
Cleaning Risk Score4
Changeover Risk Score6
Recommended Actions4
'May Contain' Label NeededYes
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of shared equipment/surface pieces and FDA major allergens present in the facility.
- Select the cleaning method (rinse only, wash and sanitize, or validated allergen clean).
- Enter changeovers per shift and select labeling control level.
- The calculator shows overall risk score (0–10), risk category, sub-scores for equipment, cleaning, and changeovers, recommended actions, and whether a 'May Contain' label is needed.
- Implement the recommended actions and consider a validated allergen cleaning protocol to reduce risk score.
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