eli5: There are labels on certain products saying “x product was produced in the same factory as y product” where y product contains an allergen. Why does it matter that both products were made in the same factory?
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It is extremely hard to get rid of all possible material for one food item you produce so nothing ends up in the next produce. Most of the time that is irrelevant but in the case of allergens it can be a huge problem. It can remain on machines, utensils, surfaces, containers or even just spread as dust in the air. A very small amount of allergen can be very problematic for someone that eats it if they are allergic to it. So what they are saying is they can’t guarantee there is no cross-contamination.
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