Be on the lookout!! Cross
contamination can happen outside of the factory, too!!
Everyone knows that people responsible for food preparation
in restaurants are conscious of washing their hands before they begin
work. Many will also wear gloves to be
extra cautious. But what if they are
working with peanut products? Do they
wash their hands with soap and water after cutting a slice of banana nut bread?
Do they change their gloves after plating chicken that had been fried in peanut
oil? If not, they can contaminate food
that is considered peanut-friendly.
Utensil contamination is also a concern. A restaurant kitchen is frantic at times, so
establishments that offer wide assortments of choices are especially worrisome
to a peanut allergy sufferer. While the
server may confirm that a particular food choice is safe, the person with a
peanut allergy has to be concerned with other items on the menu that contain
nuts. The biggest concern is cross
contamination of the utensils. Is the
knife that cuts the peanut butter and jelly sandwich cleaned properly before it
slices into a turkey wrap?
Always tell your server if you have any type of food
allergy. Explain what you are allergic
to and what you need to avoid. If you
are reluctant about the safety of a restaurant, go somewhere else. There are plenty of peanut-friendly choices.
Keep out of the nut house!
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