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Dining Services

Made-to-order items

[Yes, for all stations]

How are ingredients available?

Table: Ingredient Info Availability

Online or In An App

[Yes]

List Posted in the Dining Hall

[Not answered]

On Request in the Dining Hall

[Yes]

Top 9 Allergens

Full Ingredients

Additional Information

Many stations have top 9 allergens and full ingredient lists available on our online menu. All stations have full ingredient lists available on request in the dining hall. While online menus list ingredients and allergens, substitutions can be made at any time. Students with allergies or severe food-related medical conditions should exercise caution and follow-up with a manager to check most up-to-date ingredient labels.

1. We provide access to ingredient information for made-to-order* items. *Made-to-order - Meals that are prepared on request and to your specification in the dining hall. Examples include a sandwich station, omelet station, burrito station, etc.

Self-Serve Items

[Yes, for all stations]

How are ingredients available?

Table: Ingredient Info Availability

Online or In An App

[Yes]

List Posted in the Dining Hall

[No]

On Request in the Dining Hall

[Yes]

Top 9 Allergens

Full Ingredients

Additional Information

Most self-serve areas have ingredient information available upon request in the dining hall. While online menus list ingredients and allergens, substitutions can be made at any time. Students with allergies or severe food-related medical conditions should exercise caution and follow-up with a manager to check most up-to-date ingredient labels.

2. We provide access to ingredient information for self-serve* items. *Self-serve - Meals that are served buffet-style in a dining hall. These are typically high risk for cross-contact and are best avoided by diners with food allergies.

Made-To-Order Areas

Made-to-order areas

[Yes, in some stations]

Specific areas

True Balance Station (food is made without ingredients that contain the top 9 allergens). Gluten-Free Stations (food is made without ingredients that contain gluten).

3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.

Self-Serve Areas

[Yes, in some areas]

Specific areas

Our Gluten & Nut Free Pantries contain many individually packaged condiments, frozen meals, snacks, and other items to help reduce the risk of cross contact. The pantries contain microwaves and toasters to help reduce the risk of cross-contact with gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts.

4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.

Pre-Order Meals

Do students have access to pre-order meals free from their allergens?

[Yes]

5. We have pre-order meals* available. *Pre-order meals - Custom meals that can be ordered in advance by a diner so they are ready for pick up at a specific time. Typically these can be ordered online or by phone/text.

Allergy-Friendly Station

Do students have access to an allergy-friendly station(s) that is free from specific allergens?

[Yes]

What is the station free from?

Peanut

Tree nut

Fish

Shellfish

Eggs

Wheat

Soy

Milk

Gluten

Sesame

Additional Information

The True Balance station at West Campus Dining Hall serves a fresh made breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Saturday and brunch and dinner on Sunday. All foods served are prepared from ingredients without the top 9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, egg, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame) nor gluten. Please note, some ingredients used at the station do have precautionary allergen labelling for top 9 ingredients. Student with questions about this should reach out to the dietitian to discuss.

6. We have an allergy-friendly station*. *Allergy-friendly station - A food station where specific ingredients are banned, typically including many or all items in the Top 8 allergens and gluten.

Dining Services Staff Member Trained?

Dining services staff trained?

[Yes, all staff]

Which course(s) are used?

AllerTrain courses by MenuTrinfo

ServSafe Allergen by National Restaurant Association

We developed our own food allergy training.

7. We train dining services staff members.

Registered Dietitian on Staff?

Do you have a registered dietitian on staff?

[Yes]

8. We have a registered dietitian* on staff. *Registered dietitian - Registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who are often tasked with helping students with food allergies navigate the dining halls.

Campus Life & Disabilities

RAs Trained

RA’s trained

[No]

9. We train our RA's.

Inclusive Residence Life Programs Including Food

Inclusive residence life programs involving food?

[Yes]

10. We have inclusive residence life programs* including food. *Inclusive residence life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive residence life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.

Accommodations for Roommate Assignments

ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments

[Not answered]

How does the school provide accommodations?

Trying to match students with food allergies for room assignments upon request

Facilitating roommate agreements involving food allergies upon request

Working with students to change roommate assignments if it becomes necessary

Does the housing office process requests?

No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)

Disability & Access Services along with BU Housing

Where can students get more information?

Boston University Housing

617-353-3511

housing@bu.edu

https://www.bu.edu/housing/

11. We offer accommodations for roommate assignments. *Every accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.

Disability Services Office Processes Food Allergy and Celiac Disease Accommodation Requests

Disability services office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests

[Yes]

Other departments a student should contact?

We recommend admitted students with food allergies reach out to our dietitians at scdining@bu.edu to create a plan for dining successfully at BU.

How can students submit an accommodations request?

https://www.bu.edu/disability/current-students/requesting-accommodations/

12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.

Emergency Response

Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response

Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies

[Yes]

Where?

Healthcare facilities

Exceptions?

Epinephrine is available at Student Health Services' main office at 881 Commonwealth Avenue ONLY when Student Health Services is open. Students who have been prescribed epinephrine should carry it with them at all times.

13. We have stock, undesignated epinephrine* available for emergency response. *Stock, undesignated epinephrine - Epinephrine that is prescribed to a college or university rather than to a particular student. This epinephrine is kept on hand to use for any student that experiences anaphylaxis.

Campus Emergency Responders Carry Epinephrine

Campus emergency responders carry epinephrine

[Not answered]

Who are the emergency responders?

On-campus emergency responders

City emergency responders

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.

Emergency Response Policy

What does the policy allow for?

Designated, trained staff to help administer a student’s epinephrine or stock, undesignated epinephrine in an emergency

See what our emergency response policy allows for >

Contact Info

Dining Services Staff Contact

Sargent Choice Nutrition Center

scdining@bu.edu

617-353-2721

https://www.bu.edu/foodallergy

Disability Staff Contact

Disability & Access Services

617-353-9646

access@bu.edu

https://www.bu.edu/disability/