FOOD AND OTHER ALLERGY GUIDELINES

1. Please be sensitive that there may be students with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, etc.) or their oils. Products with labels indicating that they were produced in a facility that processes peanuts/tree nuts, on shared equipment, or with similar disclaimers are also not acceptable. Be sure to check all ingredients labels before purchasing. If you have any questions, please contact the School Nurse.

2. Students can have a variety of food allergies including dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, fruit, vegetables, food coloring, etc. Please remember that numerous factors are considered when assessing the safety of food before it enters a classroom. All food must be in its original container with the nutrition label intact in order to inspected and prevent cross-contamination. If you have questions, please contact the School Nurse.

3. All parents of students with food allergies are encouraged to send in a supply of safe snacks for their children.

4. Students are advised to wash their hands before and after consuming foods.

5. Students are discouraged to share or swap food.

6. Beverages served should only be water, low fat milk or 100% juice.

7. All food served in the school cafeteria is provided by an outside food service vendor and is peanut and tree nut free.

Severe Food Allergy Medical Form

Pomptonian Food Services Allergy Options

Food and Other Allergy Guidelines