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Preparation of food

• Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly before preparing food.

• Keep benches, utensils and cloths clean by using warm, soapy water.

• Use paper towel to wipe up spills/crumbs that contain the food allergen.

• Make sure chopping boards are cleaned well in warm soapy water.  You may choose to have a separate coloured chopping board for food prepared for the person with food allergy.

• Adapt meals to be suitable for all family members.  If this isn’t possible, prepare allergen free meals first with clean utensils.

Serving food

• Serve allergen free meal first to avoid confusion.

• Educate family members and visitors not to share food and drinks.

• Consider using a coloured plate or cup for the child with food allergy so there is less of a risk of children taking the wrong meal. This is especially helpful for some families who have multiple children with different food allergies.