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UBC Okanagan Food Services

UBC Okanagan Food Services

UBC Okanagan Food Services

UBCO Food Services does not have allergen-free facilities.

We cannot guarantee that food prepared on-site has not become cross-contaminated with allergens, and do not assume any liability for adverse reactions. The common allergens identified on our labels are based on ingredients listed in the recipe, and may change due to ingredient or supplier substitutions.

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Dining Safely with Allergies at UBCO

While we do not have allergen-free facilities and cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment – there is always a risk of cross-contact, especially at self-serve stations – we work to minimize the risk of exposure, encourage self-responsibility, strive to provide the most up-to-date information and plan an effective response to possible emergencies.

What You Can Do

A team approach, led by you, our educated customer, is the best preparation for a safe academic year free of allergic reactions. Take these steps throughout the year to ensure a safe dining experience:

Connect with the Registered Dietitian

Connect with our Dietitian. She will help you find safe, delicious and nutritious menu choices and introduce you to other food service professionals who can help.

Carry ID

You will meet a lot of new people throughout the year and many will be unaware of your allergy. Medical identification, such as MedicAlert, can provide important information in an emergency.

Carry your EpiPen

Carry your EpiPen with you at all times. It is also recommended to carry a second EpiPen in case a second dose of epinephrine is needed in the event of an anaphylactic reaction.

Educate Others

Tell others (ie. Resident Advisor, roommates, floormates, teammates, friends, etc.) about your allergy, how to recognize symptoms of a reaction, what to do, and where you keep your EpiPen.

Ask Before You Eat

Always tell your server about your allergy before ordering. Ingredients can vary at any given meal. If you have any questions about ingredients or preparation, ask to speak with a chef, or visit Nutrislice to find out more.

Plan Ahead

Living with food allergies means being prepared and staying safe. Before starting at UBCO, review this safety checklist from Food Allergy Canada for more suggestionsto stay safe.

What We Do

UBCO Food Services takes food allergies very seriously. We understand the importance of providing nutritious choices that meet your dietary needs. Together, we can create a safe and exceptional dining experience for you.

Allergen Labels

Many menu items are labelled with ingredients, priority allergens* and nutrition information. This information can be found on menu boards, product tags and through Nutrislice.

Always verify allergens on location, as ingredients can change with short notice. We have a substitution protocol in place to minimize the risk of unidentified allergens in our menu items, if, for example, our suppliers are short on a regular product and substitute a different one.

Our labels list allergens from “Contains” statements on ingredient lists but omit allergens from “May contain” statements because our dining rooms and kitchens may also contain these ingredients. “May contain” statements are optional for manufacturers to provide and therefore their inclusion on a label or not does not equate with risk to the food allergic customer.

*Priority allergens include milk, eggs, wheat, soy, sesame, mustard, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sulphites and gluten.

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Students in residence can email the dietitian with food or nutrition questions.

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We acknowledge that UBCO Food Services and UBC Okanagan is located on the traditional and ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. We thank the Syilx Nation for its hospitality and support of our work.

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We acknowledge that UBCO Food Services and UBC Okanagan is located on the traditional and ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. We thank the Syilx Nation for its hospitality and support of our work.

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