{"id":17690,"date":"2019-07-18T12:35:25","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T16:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/dining-draft\/?p=17690"},"modified":"2025-03-19T13:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T17:20:09","slug":"foodallergies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/dining\/foodallergies\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Allergies & Sensitivities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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food allergies at uri<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
dietitian info sheet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
allergy pantry usage<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
medical statement<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We take your dietary needs seriously and we understand that your health and safety are most important to a successful college experience. Our goal is to provide students with the tools and support you need to be active in the management of their food allergy or food-related medical condition while on campus. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work closely with the medical professionals at Health Services to provide students with complicated medical nutrition needs support and guidance on how to safely navigate food choices on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our  Staff & Food Allergy Training <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our Food Service employees are provided annual Food Allergen and Cross-Contact training provided by our dietitian.  Dedicated \u201cpurple\u201d equipment and utensils are utilized in the preparation of allergen-friendly menu items at food stations.  Please be aware that our kitchens and dining facilities are not ALLERGY-FREE as we do not <\/span>have dedicated kitchen areas where exclusive production of allergen-free foods are prepared.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Need to Know about You… The Earlier the Better!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please let us know about your food allergy, intolerance or celiac disease before<\/em><\/strong> you come to New Student Orientation or move onto campus. We will arrange a special tour so you can meet our staff and understand what options are available to you at our facilities. We look forward to working with you! We encouraged you to notify Health Services and your Residence Hall Assistant as well of your requirement for allergen-free foods.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you a visitor dining with us, please speak with your server or the manager on duty. <\/p>\n\n\n

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If you have been diagnosed with a food allergy or have a significant food intolerance and will be dining in our facilities, please reach out to\u00a0Karen Orabona<\/a>, Registered Dietitian so\u00a0we can discuss options that meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Allergens on the Service Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our two resident dining halls feature multiple food stations in a mostly self-serve environment.  We understand that many of our guests have specialized concerns including food allergies, intolerances, or Celiac disease we have several provisions in place to address potential cross-contamination:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n