• Fighting food allergies can be as easy as scanning a barcode (via Shutterstock).
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    Iota is using distributed ledger to fight deadly allergy attacks

    By scanning a barcode with a smartphone, consumers will be able to see every allergen in their food

    The Iota Foundation announced a partnership with Scottish food safety software firm Primority on June 20 that will use distributed ledger technology (DLT) to make it easier for allergy sufferers to protect themselves from dangerous foods.