Cooking

Preparation of food

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water and dry with paper towel or a clean cloth before preparing food.

• Keep benches and utensils clean by using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.

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

• 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.

• 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

• Serve the meal for the person with food allergy first to avoid mistakes.

• 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.

Content updated October 2021