Food Allergy Awareness for Employees

Course Abstract

15 minutes

Reduce the risk of food allergy incidents by ensuring all employees understand the procedures for dealing with guests who have food allergies. This essential course teaches ways to prevent food allergy incidents, the most common allergens, symptoms of allergic reactions, and how to respond if a food allergy incident occurs.

• The Big Eight food allergens
  
  
• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction
  
  
• How to respond to an allergic reaction

• Steps for verifying and communicating ingredient information
  
  
• Procedures for handling an allergen-free order, including avoiding cross-contact
  
  
• How to handle food intolerance