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Food safety By Derrick McMahon

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Food Allergens in Restaurants

Food allergens require accurate labeling, employee training, cross-contact prevention, safe food handling, and consistent procedures to protect customers and improve restaurant safety. Food allergens are proteins in certain foods that can trigger an abnormal immune response in people with food allergies. Even a small amount of an allergen can cause a reaction in a sensitive individual. For restaurant owners, understanding food allergens is essential for protecting customers, training employees, and maintaining safe food preparation practices.Food allergen safety should be part of everyday r...