• Wheat

• Sesame

• Fish

• Soybeans

• Tree Nuts

• Crustacean

• Shellfish

• Eggs

• Peanuts

• Milk

Safety Tips For Handling Allergens

Avoid cross contact with allergens

• Wash and sanitize all food contact surfaces before starting to prepare a new item

• Do not use the same utensil or glove to s

  erve foods with Big 9 allergens and other foods

• Observe handwashing procedures and change gloves following established policy

Follow recipes and menus exactly

• Do not make substitutions without authorization

Symptoms Of Allergic Reactions

A food allergy is an immune system response to a particular food. Symptoms may include:

• Itching or swelling in the mouth

  Vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal cramps

  and pain

• Hives or eczema

• Tightening of the throat and trouble

  breathing

• Drop in blood pressure

Read Labels Carefully

There is no room for error when working with allergens. Trace amounts of allergens can cause allergic reactions. Examples of foods that Big 9 Allergens can be found in:

• Milk: Butter, Cheese, Yogurt

• Tree Nuts: Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts

• Crustacean Shellfish: Crab, Lobster, Shrimp

• Wheat: Bread, Cookies, Pancakes

• Fish: Bass, Flounder, Cod

• Soybeans: Soy Sauce, Shortening, Tofu

• Peanuts: Peanut Butter, Peanut Oil

• Eggs: Mayonnaise, Tartar Sauce, Fried Rice

• Sesame: Sesame Oil, Bread Products, Granola

Support guest requests, and be sure you're right. Refer questions or requests about food ingredients to your supervisor. For more help with allergen-friendly menu planning for foodservice, visit View Cook's Delight website. Cook's Delight® is an Integrative Flavors' Brand.