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July 25, 2008

 

How to Avoid Food Allergic Reactions in Restaurants

This is one of the Food Allergy video series featuring food safety expert Dr. Robert Gravani, from the Department of Food Science at Cornell University in which Dr. Gravani provides answers to common food allergy questions.  The following videos focus on the how to avoid food allergic reactions in restaurants.

Besides checking the ingredients, is there anything else I should ask or warn my waiter about?

Do restaurants understand and avoid cross contact?

If the restaurant can't provide 100 percent proof that a meal is free of the allergen, should I eat it?