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California Food Allergy Training

Research shows that about 32 million people in the U.S. have food allergies and the numbers are increasing. California law requires all food handlers to have certification in handling major food allergens and preventing cross-contamination.
Food service operations can greatly reduce the risk for allergic reactions among patrons by providing food allergy training for all personnel.

Child Food Allergies and the Holidays

For parents of a child with food allergies, the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Many holiday foods contain at least one of the top eight allergens, making it difficult to enjoy food.
Follow a few simple food allergy precautions and procedures for children with food allergies to safely enjoy the holidays.

Food Allergy Awareness Training

While much has been done to educate food handlers on safe food-handling practices, continued training in food allergies is needed by workers to recognize the initial signs of allergic reactions – and the best practices for safely preparing food for and serving food allergic guests.