Version May 2024
| Tips: |
| 1. Consumers should clearly state that they have a food allergy (not just a distaste for the food) to the person who is directly responsible for preparing the meal (ie, the cook or manager, rather than the waitstaff). |
| 2. Carry a supply of pre-printed cards with clear information about which foods cannot be eaten (see below). Remind the cook or manager that cooking containers and serving utensils cannot be contaminated with the allergenic food. As an example, it may be necessary to use a clean pan or glassware rather than a shared grill or blender. |
| 3. Food that is fried in oil may be reused for frying allergenic foods and should be avoided. The oil becomes contaminated easily with protein from previously cooked foods. |
| 4. Ingredient lists on menus should not be trusted at face value. If a food allergen is not listed, the person should verify that it is not used to prepare or garnish the dish. This also applies to "secret" ingredients. Avoid the food if the server/cook is not sure about the ingredients. |
| 5. People with peanut or tree nut allergies should be especially careful of ice cream parlors, bakeries, and Asian restaurants. These types of restaurants frequently use peanut/tree nut ingredients and are prone to cross-contact. |
| 6. Buffets and salad bars should probably be avoided because of the high risk of cross-contact. |
| 7. Report allergic reactions to restaurant staff immediately. Do not wait to see if the reaction will get better on its own. Staff should call 911 immediately. |
| Example of pre-printed food allergy card |
| I am allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. This includes peanut butter, peanut oil, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, and cashews. If I eat even a tiny amount of one of these foods, I may have a sudden, severe allergic reaction, stop breathing, or even die. I cannot eat foods prepared in oil used to fry any of the foods listed above (even if it was days ago). If a dish contains nuts, it is not enough to pick out the nuts. The person preparing my food needs to wash their hands and put on clean gloves before preparing my food. The food prep surface needs to be cleaned with a cleaning solution to eliminate any peanut or tree nut residue. |
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