How do you write an allergy statement?

How do you write an allergy statement?

The name of the food source of a major allergen must appear: In parentheses following the name of the ingredient. Immediately after or next to the list of ingredients in a “contains” statement. Example: “Contains Wheat, Milk, and Soy.”

What does free from allergens mean?

You might have heard the term “allergy safe” as well. There are 8 main allergens, and so Allergen-free refers to products that are free of the current top 8 allergens as recognized by the FDA. Those allergens are: dairy, wheat, eggs, soy, shellfish, fish, tree nuts (including coconut) and peanuts.

What are five steps in the allergen action plan?

How to cope with your food allergy

• Read food labels. Share on Pinterest Avoid foods that may contain the food allergen or are manufactured in the same facility as the allergen.
• Avoid cross-contact and cross-reactivity.
• Recognize your symptoms.
• Prepare an emergency action plan.
• Know how to use an auto-injector.

What should you do if a customer tells you they have a food allergy?

Take special requests seriously. When a customer announces that he or she has a food allergy, the information should be noted immediately on the ticket. It should then be conveyed directly to the manager. Many people with food allergies call ahead to confirm that a restaurant can accommodate them.

What are allergens examples?

The more common allergens include:

• grass and tree pollen – an allergy to these is known as hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
• dust mites.
• animal dander, tiny flakes of skin or hair.
• food – particularly nuts, fruit, shellfish, eggs and cows’ milk.
• insect bites and stings.

Is free from allergens a guarantee?

A “free-from” allergen claim is an absolute claim unless a regulatory threshold has been set. The claim “free-from”’ should only be used following a rigorous assessment of the ingredients, process and environment.

What is an allergy plan?

FARE’s Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan, formerly the Food Allergy Action Plan, outlines recommended treatment in case of an allergic reaction, is signed by a physician and includes emergency contact information.

Why do we control allergens?

In today’s food processing market, allergens are becoming a significant cause for concern. Food and beverage processors and manufacturers need to implement comprehensive allergen control and management programs to avoid product recalls and protect their consumers.

How many allergens are we legally required to inform the customer about?

14 allergens Food businesses need to tell customers if any food they provide contain any of the listed allergens as an ingredient. Consumers may be allergic or have intolerance to other ingredients, but only the 14 allergens are required to be declared as allergens by food law.

What to do if a customer has an allergy?

TAKE ACTION

1. call an ambulance (911)
2. administer the epinephrine auto-injector.
3. place the person in a position appropriate for the symptoms they are experiencing.
4. contact parent/guardian or other emergency contact.
5. stay with the person until medical responders arrive.

What allergy means?

Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system of defense against foreign invaders, particularly pathogens (the agents of infection). The allergic reaction is misguided in that these foreign substances are usually harmless.

What should be included in a restaurant allergen statement?

The first, and most basic, is an allergen statement, which is simply meant to alert diners of the presence of allergens in the kitchen. Typically, these statements identify some or all of the eight allergens identified by law, including wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy.

Where does the allergen declaration go on a food label?

We will declare the allergen in the so-called ‘contains statement’. This is part of the label known as the allergen declaration. We may also highlight the ingredient within the list of ingredients.

Do you have to declare allergens on packaging?

However even when it is not required by local regulation, if there is a risk to allergic consumers due to the presence of a major allergen in a product, we will declare its presence on the packaging of that product. The allergens that we will always declare are:

What is the FDA Allergen Labeling Act of 2004?

FDA Allergen Statement Labeling: Synonyms, Species, and Types The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) mandates that packaged food items must declare, in plain language, the presence of any major food allergens on the product packaging.