Cooking
Preparation of food
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water and dry with paper towel or a clean cloth before preparing food.
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Keep benches and utensils clean by using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
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Use paper towel to wipe up spills/crumbs that contain the food allergen.
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Make sure chopping boards are cleaned well in hot soapy water. You may choose to have a separate coloured chopping board for food prepared for the person with food allergy.
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Adapt meals to be suitable for all family members. If this isn’t possible, prepare allergen free meals first with clean equipment and utensils.
Serving food
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Serve the meal for the person with food allergy first to avoid mistakes.
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Educate family members and visitors not to share food and drinks.
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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.
Food PreparationThese short practical videos are part of a series developed to help you to choose, store and prepare foods if you or a family member or friend has a food allergy. Cross contaminationSeparation of time and space |
Content updated October 2021