Central Methodist University
Not VerifiedAll Fresh Ideas menus are subject to change due to product shortage or program needs. The nutrition information is derived from published resources or information provided by Fresh Ideas suppliers. It is based on standard product formulations/serving sizes and on average values for ingredients. Variation in serving sizes, preparation techniques and sources of supply may affect the nutrition values for each product. As product formulations change periodically, you should expect some variation in the nutrient content of the products purchased in our dining facilities.
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.
All Fresh Ideas menus are subject to change due to product shortage or program needs. The nutrition information is derived from published resources or information provided by Fresh Ideas suppliers. It is based on standard product formulations/serving sizes and on average values for ingredients. Variation in serving sizes, preparation techniques and sources of supply may affect the nutrition values for each product. As product formulations change periodically, you should expect some variation in the nutrient content of the products purchased in our dining facilities.
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.
Federal regulations have identified nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, and sesame seeds. Fresh Ideas does not assume responsibility for a particular allergy or sensitivity to any food provided in our dining facilities. Many of our products contain or may come into contact with or are produced at facilities that handle common allergens, including wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish and shellfish. Please contact the Director of Dining Services if you have concerns.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
Federal regulations have identified nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, and sesame seeds. Fresh Ideas does not assume responsibility for a particular allergy or sensitivity to any food provided in our dining facilities. Many of our products contain or may come into contact with or are produced at facilities that handle common allergens, including wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish and shellfish. Please contact the Director of Dining Services if you have concerns.
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
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.
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.
7. We train dining services staff members.
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.
9. We train our RA's.
10. We have inclusive resident life programs* including food. *Inclusive resident life programs - Programs in the resident halls often include food. Inclusive resident life programs will offer students with food allergies the opportunity to request safe food alternatives for events they attend in the dorms.
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.
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
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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.
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.