Special Diets in School Nutrition Programs--Food Allergies

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Special Diets in School Nutrition Programs

Food Allergies

Connecticut Requirements | Guidance | Reading Food Labels for Allergens
Laws for Allergen Labeling | Training

Connecticut Requirements for Managing Life-threatening Food Allergies

Connecticut General Statutes Section 10-212c: School District Plan for Life-threatening Food Allergies
Guidelines for Managing Life-threatening Food Allergies in Connecticut Schools (CSDE)

Guidance

Avoiding Cross Contact (FARE) Includes "How to Avoid Cross-Contact" in English and Spanish
Food Allergy Management in Schools (FAMS): Expert Recommendations for K-12 (FARE)
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)
Food Allergies (USDA)
Food Allergies (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Food Allergies (School Nutrition Association)
Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Directors Fact Sheet (Institute of Child Nutrition)
Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Staff Fact Sheet (Institute of Child Nutrition)
School Food Allergy Fact Sheets (Institute of Child Nutrition)

Reading Food Labels for Allergens

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) (FDA)
Food Labels: Read it before you eat it! (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology)
Have Food Allergies? Read the Label (FDA)
How to Read a Food Label (FARE): Includes "Understanding Food Labels" in English and Spanish
Tips for Avoiding Your Allergen (English and Spanish) (FARE)
Safe at School and Ready to Learn: A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life-Threatening Food Allergies (National School Boards Association)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Serving Safe Food to Students with Food Allergies (Institute of Child Nutrition)
USDA Foods Database: Vendor-specific nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information for direct delivery USDA Foods
More resources: "Food Labels" in CSDE's Resource List for Dietary Guidance and Nutrition Information

Laws for Allergen Labeling

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) (FDA)
The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021 (FoodSafety.gov)

Training

Food Allergies in School Nutrition Face-to-Face Training (Institute of Child Nutrition)
Food Allergies in School Nutrition Programs (Institute of Child Nutrition online training)
- Part 1: General Food Allergies
- Part 2: Reading Food Labels
- Part 3: Avoiding Cross-Contact
- Part 4: Accommodating Food Allergies in Schools
Food Allergies: Keeping Students Safe and Included (Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) online training)
Managing Food Allergies in the Cafeteria: The Role of School Food Service Managers and Staff (CSDE)
Menu Strategies for Special Diets and Allergens (Institute of Child Nutrition online training)
STAR: Food Allergy Prevention in Schools (Institute of Child Nutrition webinar)
STAR: Strategies for Planning Inclusive and Safe School Meals (Institute of Child Nutrition webinar)
STAR: Tips on Managing the Ninth Major Food Allergen, Sesame (Institute of Child Nutrition webinar)
Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (CDC)