If someone is allergic to something, simply taking it off their plate isn’t enough. Find helpful tips for making meals safer for those with allergies
Even a tiny trace of an allergen can be enough to cause an allergic reaction.
Food allergens cannot be removed by cooking, so it’s important that they’re managed carefully. Follow our advice to understand how to prepare food safely for people with food allergies.
It’s important to be especially mindful when planning and cooking for someone with food allergies. To help ensure their safety, consider the following steps:
Important: Avoiding cross-contact when preparing food for someone with allergies is essential.
Before you prepare food, clean all work surfaces and utensils thoroughly to remove any traces of food prepared previously.
Washing your hands thoroughly and making sure cloths are clean before use will further reduce the risk of cross-contact between foods. Read more about avoiding cross-contamination to minimise the spread of germs and allergens.
Find further support, advice and information on food and non-food allergies from our partners.
Do you work in the food industry? Make sure you’re aware of your legal requirements when it comes to allergies.
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