University of North Carolina at Asheville
VerifiedWe will share all available ingredient information, at any station, upon request.
We do not utilize allergen labeling for the top 8 allergens specifically. However, if this information is requested in the dining hall, a full list of ingredients will be provided to the individual making the request, and they can determine the presence of any of the top 8 allergens (or for any allergy they may have), and then make an informed decision as to whether or not to consume the menu item in question.
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.
We will share all available ingredient information, at any station, upon request.
We do not utilize allergen labeling for the top 8 allergens specifically. However, if this information is requested in the dining hall, a full list of ingredients will be provided to the individual making the request, and they can determine the presence of any of the top 8 allergens (or for any allergy they may have), and then make an informed decision as to whether or not to consume the menu item in question.
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.
In our main dining hall, our 3 made to order stations are The Deli, Nourish, and Create. At these stations we have station specific procedures in place for safely preparing allergen friendly made-to-order meals using the station specific designated allergen friendly tote boxes. These tote boxes contain any equipment needed to prepare a made-to-order item at that station as well as clean aprons.
In our main dining hall, our 3 made to order stations are The Deli, Nourish, and Create. At these stations we have station specific procedures in place for safely preparing allergen friendly made-to-order meals using the station specific designated allergen friendly tote boxes. These tote boxes contain any equipment needed to prepare a made-to-order item at that station as well as clean aprons.
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
This is not a service that we currently offer.
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.
We have purple handled utensils in place at this station to enhance the distinction between this station and the others as well as signage asking for our guests to please use a clean plate when obtaining items from this station to reduce the risk of cross contact.
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.
The seriousness of food allergies and celiac disease, proper cleaning methods to avoid cross-contact, proper procedures in their area to prevent cross-contact and prepare a meal for a diner with a special dietary need, recognizing anaphylaxis, proper treatment for anaphylaxis, university policies regarding emergency response for anaphylaxis, which first responders respond to anaphylactic reactions and whether they carry epinephrine
All of our operational managers, supervisors, and associates are required to complete multiple forms of food allergen training annually. Our managers and supervisors function as our resident food allergen experts and there is always one available to our guests at each dining service and at each unit throughout campus during meal times. Our associates are provided with continuing training/reinforcement to ensure our standards are being upheld.
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.
•Define what Food Allergies are (and what they are not)
•Identify the 8 major allergens
•Learn how Residence Life manages food allergies
•Learn the symptoms of a food allergic reaction
•Learn how to respond to a food allergy emergency
•Learn how the Dining Services Department manages food allergies
•Learn ways to provide additional encouragement as an RA
9. We train our RA's.
Students can contact their RA and discuss their food restrictions to ensure that they will be provided with a safe environment as well as a safe food option.
Resident life is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and enhancing their campus experience as much as possible. Resident life will work with Dining Services and The Office of Academic Accessibility to ensure the needs of our students are met.
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.
Visit The Office of Academic Accessibility (OAA) website and view the request accommodations page. This details the appropriate steps to take and provides the necessary forms. The OAA will assess each accommodation request on an individual basis to determine what departments need to be notified and involved. The contact for the OAA is:
Name: Carolyn Ogburn
E-mail: caogburn@unca.edu
Phone: 828-232-5050
Website: https://oaa.unca.edu
12. Our disability office processes food allergy and celiac disease accommodation requests.
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At many of our larger events on campus we have medical coverage on site.
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.
We have a tiered system in our community. Campus Police officers are the first responders, able to be at most emergencies in two minutes or less. The fire department has trained medical personnel less than 5 minutes from campus. The ambulance service arrives within 6-10 minutes.
14. Our campus emergency responders carry epinephrine.
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