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We identify all of the major 8 allergens.
We provide made-to-order menu items, allergen free
We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu
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.
They are all available upon request.
We identify all of the major 8 allergens.
We provide made-to-order menu items, allergen free
We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu
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.
We are currently using "purple" kitchen utensils (to identify allergen free) to reduce cross contact
We provide special dietary menu items separate from our regular menu
3. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in made-to-order areas.
We have our peanuts, nuts, and peanut butter covered in a designated point of service
We are adamant about observing the serving utensils and replacing as needed
4. We have procedures in place to lower the risk of cross-contact in self-serve areas.
We appreciate when students are able to give us the time needed to prepare their pre-ordered allergen free meal.
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.
At times a menu item will contain one of the major 8 allergens however it is well identified.
Peanut, Tree Nut, Fish, Shellfish, Wheat, Milk & Gluten are never included
For students who require it, their meals are made, plated, covered, identified and placed in a separate warmer.
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.
Constant review of the 8 major allergens
Reducing cross contact, using purple utensils
Increasing menu choices
Review students needs almost on a daily basis
We often tour parents and students in our kitchen as to observe our practices
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.
Inform the RA of the allergy, dining will accommodate.
Dining Services works with athletics and any other department on campus to provide allergy free bag lunches.
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.
Dining Services, Academic Advising
On the 'Dining' web page there is a food allergy form; this is sent to direct of dining and executive chef.
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.
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