Calling all caterers on the island of Ireland.

What are you doing about  food allergy risks?

Food allergies are on the increase on the island of Ireland

They can cause severe illness and death.

If you own a catering business, you and your staff need an understanding of food allergens and to help you we have produced this training pack.

Following the simple information which it contains will help protect your customers from allergy risks by identifying common hazards, explaining which foods cause problems and what can be done to prevent cross-contamination.

allergy awareness: an introductory pack for food handlers

Stage 1 -

This pack has been written and developed by Hazel Gowland,

Dr Ian Leitch and Dr Lisa Ackerley.

It includes a 23 minute DVD in two parts - a 17 minute training film which outlines many common food allergy risks and how they can be controlled, together with a 6 minute film review of key Learning Points.

5 Students' cards with a short multiple choice assessment and Tutor's notes complete the pack which is aimed at people preparing and serving foods in restaurants, takeaways, on counters and in many other retail and catering businesses.