Serious Allergic Reactions

SERIOUS ALLERGIC REACTIONS

In the past week, I have been made aware of two serious allergic reactions with our students at Lunch.  These students did not have any documentation concerning requirements for food accommodations.  These events could have been avoided if required accommodations were known by nutrition staff.

It is very important that all students with food related allergies have documentation on file with the Nutrition Services.  This lets our staff know what items are at risk for cross contamination.  This also allows you to know if some days are higher risk for cross-contamination, especially for share tables.

Special Diet Statements can be found on the District’s website at:http://nutritionservices.mpls.k12.mn.us/uploads/medical_statement_2012_with_fax.pdf

Once this form is filled out by the parent/guardian and physician, it can be turned into the school nurse or faxed directly to the Nutrition Center at 612-668-2830.

Michele Carroll, Culinary and Nutrition Services Business Manager