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Most allergies are reactions to foreign proteins.
We consulted a biochemist, who said people generally are not allergic to bacterial proteins. Some bacterial proteins are toxins, but this is different from an allergic response. However, toxic bacterial proteins would not be used in the genetic engineering of food. So the likelihood of an allergic response is almost nil. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician.