Michigan Food Allergy Awareness Poster

The Michigan Food Allergy Awareness is a labor law posters poster by the Michigan Department Of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This is an optional poster, so while it is recommended that you post this if it is relevant to your employees, you are not required to by the Department Of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
This poster provided by the state of Michigan provides awareness to employees of food allergies, how to spot symptoms of a reaction, and what to do when a customer informs you of an allergy.
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Food Allergy Awareness The Eight Major Food Allergens Milk Eggs Fish Crustacean Shellfish Wheat Soybeans Peanuts Tree Nuts Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction • Loss of consciousness • Shortness of breath • Itching or tingling in or around the mouth, face, scalp, hands, and feet • Hives (welts) • Wheezing or difficulty breathing • Swelling of the face, eyelids, tongue, lips, hands, or feet • Tightening of the throat (difficulty swallowing) • Sudden onset of vomiting, cramps, or diarrhea If a customer informs you of a food allergy: • Refer the food allergy concern to the Person in Charge (PIC). • Review the food allergy with the customer and check the ingredient labels. • Respond to the guest’s request and inform them of your findings. • Remember to check the food preparation procedures for ANY possible cross contamination, which could include frying the item in question in th\ e same grease as an item that contains an allergen. • If a food item is returned to the kitchen due to an allergen, DO NOT attempt to remove the allergen and send the food back. Trace amounts of allergens can trigger an allergic reaction. Notify the Person in Charge immediately if a customer has an allergic reaction! www.michigan.gov/mda Funded by Act No. 92, of P.A. 2000, Industry Food Safety Eduction Fund
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- Original poster PDF https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdard/FoodAllergyLegal_ENG_507839_7.pdf
, updated February 2023
- Michigan Labor Law Posters at http://michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118-26899-78362--,00.html
- Michigan Department Of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
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