The problem is not the initial condition of the oil, it is that allergenic proteins will get into the oil from the food product during processing. Oil cooking temperatures are no guarantee that these proteins will not be allergenic. The only way to be safe if you reuse oil is to use a validated method to remove proteins. Emphasis on validated.
Hi smgendel,
Thks for comment. Indeed this possibility was (somewhat inconclusively) previously discussed here -
https://www.ifsqn.co...on/#entry114776
From a quick google, options such as "may contain" variations are well-known to restaurants where frying of multiple products may occur. eg -
https://cheftalk.com...t-casual.95990/
Other general allergenic caveats are also in use, eg -
Like most restaurants, we prepare and serve products that may contain egg, milk, soy, wheat or other allergens. While a particular ingredient may not contain one of these allergens, our products may be prepared on the same equipment and in the same kitchen area as those that do. We cannot guarantee that cross contact with allergens will not occur and neither XYZ, our employees, or our franchisees assume any responsibility for a person’s sensitivity or allergy to any food item provided in our restaurants. The allergen information displayed on this site is based on standard product formulations and is current as of last update to this site. Variations may occur due to differences in suppliers, ingredient substitutions, recipe revisions, and/or product production at the restaurant.
However I was unable to find any recent, science-based publications presenting data to demonstrate whether frying cross-contamination may/may not represent a significant hazard from an allergenic POV.
Can you provide any relevant links on this topic ?
PS - I did see this older publication which discusses possible frying cross-contamination but which concluded that further research was necessary.
Allergenic cross-contamination Potentials,2008.pdf 117.54KB
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PPS - this 2010 article still indicated "inconclusive" -
https://www.allergic...-fish-allergic/