Muhlenberg College
VerifiedIn the resident dining Wood Dining Commons, all restaurants, including made-to order, have allergen information online and through the Everyday mobile app. In retail, The General's Quarters and the Life Sports Cafe have ingredient information available on request.
Noshery South, our Kosher Meat Kitchen, offers students with dairy allergies an environment free of dairy as Kosher Law prohibits the use of Dairy in a Meat kitchen. Noshery South is certified kosher by The STAR-K of Baltimore, Maryland.
In the resident dining Wood Dining Commons, of the 7 self-serve stations, Soups, Basic Kneads (bread), yogurt/fruit, Croutons (composed salads), & the gluten free pantry have ingredients and allergens either posted or on pre-packaged labels. In retail, The General's Quarters and the Life Sports Cafe have ingredient/allergen information available on all pre-packaged goods.
In the resident dining Wood Dining Commons, the self-serve stations (soups, salad bar, composed salads, desserts, breads, yogurts/fruits & the gluten free pantry) have ingredients and allergens either posted or on pre-packaged labels.
In the Wood Dining Commons, nuts and peanut butter are maintained in a separate area near the bread station. Desserts containing nuts are served in the lower right hand corner of the bakery hutch. Individual packages of peanut butter are available at the gluten free pantry. All desserts may come in contact with nuts in our bake shop.
In retail, The General's Quarters and the Life Sports Center Cafe have ingredient/allergen information available on all pre-packaged goods.
Policies and procedures are in place and reviewed regularly.
Procedures specific to each restaurant in place and reviewed and updated regularly.
Muhlenberg College students with a documented medical condition that may significantly and directly impact the ability to fully utilize or access dining services may submit a Special Dining Services Application, along with Medical Provider Documentation, to the Office of Disability Services. Students can access the application using Accommodate through the Muhlenberg OneLogin application.
Special Dining Services Request applications and documentation are individually considered by the Special Dining Committee.
For students who have been determined eligible through this process, a Special Dining Services Accommodation Plan will be individually developed in a collaborative process that includes the student, Director of Health Services, Representatives of Dining Services, the Director of the Office of Disability Services and other campus representatives, as appropriate.
Simple Servings is a dedicated food station absent of gluten and eight of the nine most common allergens that collectively represent approximately 90% of all food allergies: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. Simple Servings offers fin fish as an added protein option. All preparation, food storage and cooking equipment at the Simple Servings location will always be entirely allergen
Simple Servings is a dedicated food station absent of gluten and eight of the nine most common allergens that collectively represent approximately 90% of all food allergies: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts and sesame. Simple Servings offers fin fish as an added protein option. All preparation, food storage and cooking equipment at the Simple Servings location will always be entirely allergen-free. Our chefs and registered dietitian work closely with each individual with dietary restrictions to meet their needs and ensure a safe, nutritious dining experience.
Food allergy 101, anaphylaxis, avoiding cross-contact, college and university policies, epinephrine auto-injectors, emergency procedures.
Food allergy 101, anaphylaxis, avoiding cross-contact, college policies, epinephrine auto-injectors, emergency procedures.
We have an on-site dining safety steward responsible for all safety training of our employees. She, in collaboration with the registered dietitian, train employees on all things related to food allergies.
Food allergy 101, symptoms of anaphylaxis, accommodating residents when hosting programs
While not all programs are centered around food, some programs will have food offered. Should a student with a food allergy or sensitivity, or a medical condition related to food consumption notify their RA, the RA will make sure that programs have food students are able to eat safely.
Open and clear communication regarding a student's needs about food allergies with Dining Services, the Office of Disability Services, and Housing & Residence Life enables these offices to work together with the student to create an action plan for success.
Every housing and dining accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis through a committee approach. The student completes an application, submits medical documents and completes an intake interview with Office of Disability Services staff. A decision regarding the housing accommodation request will be provided to the student by email. Housing accommodation cannot be guaranteed prior to an individual evaluation.
All requests are made through the Office of Disability Services through the Accommodate software management program located on OneLogin.
Students need to submit a "Special Dining Services Request" along with supporting medical documentation to the Office of Disability Services through the Accommodate software management program located on OneLogin.
Every dining accommodation request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis through a committee approach. The student completes an application, submits medical documents and completes an intake interview with Office of Disability Services staff. A decision regarding the dining accommodation request will be provided to the student by email.
Stock, undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors will be maintained in locked wall cabinets in the Wood Dining Commons and the Generals Quarters within the Seegers Union building.
When on call, Muhlenberg College EMS carry epinephrine and are trained to administer it.
Dining Services managers and supervisors are trained to recognize signs/symptoms of food allergy anaphylaxis and to administer epinephrine auto-injectors if necessary.