Plymouth State University

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Dining Services
Made-to-order items
Made-to-order items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
 
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
 
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]

 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients

Other
Display cards with nutritional and allergen information are displayed at the stations
Specific areas

All stations have ingredient information available upon request

Additional Information

At least one Resident Food Allergy Expert is scheduled on each shift. Resident Food Allergy Experts have completed the Food Allergies and Celiac Disease Training for Chefs and Managers. This training course has been certified by FARECheck.

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
Self-Serve Items
[Yes, for all stations]
How are ingredients available?
Table: Ingredient Info Availability
Top 8 allergens, online database
 
Full ingredients, online database
[Yes]
Top 8 allergens, a list is posted in the dining hall
[Not answered]
Full ingredients, a list is posted in the dining hall
 
Top 8 allergens, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]
Full ingredients, available on request in the dining hall
[Yes]

 
Top 8 Allergens
Full Ingredients

Other
Display cards with nutrition and allergy information are displayed at each station
Specific areas

All self-serve stations have ingredient information available upon customer request

Additional Information

We are constantly reviewing our nutrition and allergen labeling for accuracy.

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

FYUL/G8 Station

Additional information

Foods prepared at the FYUL station are free of the top 8 food allergens and prepared on designated equipment to avoid cross-contact. Designated appliances are directly behind the FYUL station to prevent cross-contact during transport.

All Chefs and Managers are required to complete Food Allergy and Celiac Disease training, certified by FARECheck and understand procedures to avoid cross-contact.

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

Self-Serve Areas
Self-Serve Areas
[Yes, in some areas]
Specific areas

FYUL, nut-free zone, salad bar, panini press

Additional Information

The FYUL station provides packaged allergen-free pantry items to be prepared in a designated allergen-free toaster.

The entire dining hall is nut-free with the exception of one area that offers peanut butter and Nutella as condiments.

Each salad topping has a designated serving utensil for self-service.

Deli papers are provided near the panini press to wrap sandwiches before pressing.

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]
Additional information

A student may meet with the dietitian and executive chef to discuss allergy accommodations and any pre-order meals that may be required

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
Additional Information

The allergy-friendly (FYUL) station serves 4 hot items, and four cold items for lunch and dinner every day. Allergy-friendly pizza offered daily. Allergy-friendly ice cream and other allergy-friendly desserts offered upon request. 

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]
Who?
Managers
Chefs
Registered dietitian
Hourly staff
How often?
At least once a year
Which course(s) are used?
FARECheck Certified course
What topics are covered?

Food allergy 101, anaphylaxis, avoiding cross-contact, procedures for cleaning equipment, Celiac disease, etc.

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 Resident Life Programs Including Food
Inclusive resident life programs involving food?
[No]

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.

Accommodations for Roommate Assignments
ROLLUP - Accommodations for roommate assignments
 
How does the school provide accommodations?
This is handled through Disability Services
Does the housing office process requests?
No, another office on campus processes these requests (please specify)
Disability Services

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?

All students seeking accommodations come through the Disability Services Office.

How can students submit an accommodations request?

Students need to provide appropriate documentation from a licensed physician to the Disability Services Office. Students can email, call, or stop in the office to make an appointment with the Disability Services Coordinator.

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

Health Services
What health services are offered?
NA

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Emergency Response
Stock, Undesignated Epinephrine Available for Emergency Response
Stock, undesignated epinephrine for emergencies
[Yes]
Where?
Healthcare facilities

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
[Some]
Who are the emergency responders?
On-campus emergency responders

14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.

Emergency Response Policy
What does the policy allow for?
On-campus emergency responders carry epinephrine for use in an emergency

See what our emergency response policy allows for >

Contact Info
Dining Services Staff Contact
Alyssa Fernandes
Disability Staff Contact
Lindsay Page
603-535-2482
Last updated on:
October 25, 2022
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