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Thompson, T., Lyons, T. & Jones, A. Allergen advisory statements for wheat: do they help US consumers with celiac disease make safe food choices?. Eur J Clin Nutr 70, 1341–1347 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2016.155
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