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Living with a food allergy

By ResLifeCheryl 28 Jul 2023

Don’t assume that a food will be safe to eat without checking. Some food and drink, including spirits, sauces and ready-made meals, may contain allergens. Ingredients can also change from the last time you had it.

Communicating your food allergy

Try not to feel uncomfortable asking these questions as they are important to your safety. Ask direct questions to make sure people understand the severity for you and that you get accurate information.

Communicating with friends is also important. This will make them better understand how they can help you manage your food allergy.

It is important to speak to the restaurant every time you eat out, order a takeaway or get food delivered.

Eating on campus if you have food allergies

You'll see the sign above everywhere in our food and drink outlets... we mean it! Our staff receive comprehensive allergen training, so can help you with any queries you might have. We want you to feel confident in choosing the menu options that are right for you.

Read more about food allergies.

ResLifeCheryl Hi I’m Cheryl. I work as part of the Campus Services Facilities Team and I am Technical support for Food Safety on Campus.
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