FOOD ALLERGIES
what you need to know to best serve the millions of people
living with food allergies, ranging from mild to life-threatening.
FOOD ALLERGIES
what you need to know to best serve the millions of people living with food allergies, ranging from mild to life-threatening.
The Most Common Allergens
peanuts
treanuts
fish
shellfish
peanuts
treanuts
fish
shellfish
eggs
milk
wheat
soy
eggs
milk
wheat
soy
1
Always let the guest make their own informed decision.
When a guest informs you that someone in their party has a food
allergy, follow the four R’s:
REFER the food allergy concern to the chef, manager, or person in charge.
REVIEW the food allergy with the guest and check ingredient labels.
REMEMBER to check the preparation procedure for potential cross-contact.
RESPOND to the guest and inform them of your findings
1
Always let the guest make their own informed decision.
When a guest informs you that someone in their party has a food allergy, follow the four R’s:
REFER the food allergy concern to the chef, manager, or person in charge.
REVIEW the food allergy with the guest and check ingredient labels.
REMEMBER to check the preparation procedure for potential cross-contact.
RESPOND to the guest and inform them of your findings
2
Sources of Cross Contact:
- Cooking oils, splatter and steam from cooking foods.
WHEN ANY OF THE BELOW COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD ALLERGENS,
ALL MUST BE WASHED THOROUGHLY IN HOT, SOAPY WATER:
WHEN ANY OF THE BELOW COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD ALLERGENS, ALL MUST BE WASHED THOROUGHLY IN HOT, SOAPY WATER:
- All utensils, cutting boards, bowls and hotel pans.
- Sheet pants, pots, pans and fryers and grills.
2
Sources of Cross Contact:
- Cooking oils, splatter and steam from cooking foods.
WHEN ANY OF THE BELOW COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD ALLERGENS,
ALL MUST BE WASHED THOROUGHLY IN HOT, SOAPY WATER:
WHEN ANY OF THE BELOW COME INTO CONTACT WITH FOOD ALLERGENS, ALL MUST BE WASHED THOROUGHLY IN HOT, SOAPY WATER:
- All utensils, cutting boards, bowls and hotel pans.
- Sheet pants, pots, pans and fryers and grills.
If a guest has an allergic reaction,
notify management and call 911.
If a guest has an allergic reaction, notify management and call 911.
