Maryland Food Allergy Poster

Always let the guest make their own informed decision.
When a guest informs you that someone in their 
party has a food allergy, follow the four R’s below:
  Refer	 the food allergy concern to the department manager or person in charge.	
  Review	 the food allergy with the customer and check ingredient labels.	
  Remember	 to check the preparation procedure for potential cross-contact.	
  Respond	 to the customer and inform them of your findings.	
   Sources of Cross Contact:	
 Cooking oils, splatter, and steam from cooking foods.
  Allergen-containing foods touching or coming in to contact with allergy-free foods 
 (i.e., a nut-containing muffin touching a nut-free muffin).	
   	Any food equipment used in the processing of allergy-free foods 	
    must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.	
 All utensils (i.e., spoons, knives, spatulas, tongs), cutting boards, bowls, 	
 pots, food pans, sheet pans, and preparation surfaces.  
  Fryers and grills.
  Wash hands and change gloves after handling potential food allergens.	
Most Common Food Allergens	
Food Allergies	
what you need to know	
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Peanuts	Tree nuts	Fish	Shellfish	
Eggs	Milk	Wheat	Soy	
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If a guest has an allergic reaction,
call 911 and notify management.	
Millions of people have food allergies that
can range from mild to life-threatening.	
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