Nine Allergens for FSE
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS RESOURCE GUIDE
Background
A food allergy is caused by a naturally occurring protein in a food or food ingredient, referred to as an “allergen.”
Responsibilities
Person in Charge in the Store: The person in charge of the store is responsible for food safety training that includes food allergy awareness.
Store Personnel: Food allergy awareness is essential in order to safely perform duties related to food preparation and service. Food allergy information is available on Dominos.com at Nutrition > Allergen Info.
How to Prep
Accurately label all foods and ingredients. Teach your employees about food allergy awareness. According to the FDA, these foods account for almost 90% or more of all food allergies.
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Milk
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Eggs
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Fish
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Tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, cashews)
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Peanuts
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Wheat (gluten)
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Soybeans
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Shellfish
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Sesame
You can find which Domino’s foods contain these ingredients (or were manufactured in a facility that handles them) here.
Procedure
Thorough cleaning and sanitation are required to prevent cross contact between allergenic and non-allergenic ingredients.
Additional Information
The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (Public Law 108282) requires that all food packages be labeled with the names of food sources of any major food allergens.
References
NOTICE TO FRANCHISEES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES: These materials contain information related to optional food safety trainings and materials. As independent business owners, franchisees may use or not use these materials in their sole discretion. Franchisees must determine the policies, procedures, and practices to be implemented in their stores regarding the issues addressed in these materials and must ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Franchisees are solely responsible, for the operation of their stores including, without limitation, employment and pay practices, safety and security matters, and other workplace issues. The persons who work in stores owned and operated by a franchisee are employees of the franchisee and not employees of Domino’s Pizza LLC or its affiliated entities. These materials are for general informational purposes only and do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice. By providing these materials, Domino’s Pizza LLC and its affiliated entities do not assume any responsibilities or duties of franchisees or any responsibility to update these materials for subsequent developments. The use of and/or reliance on these materials is not a guarantee that accidents or losses will not occur or that franchisees will be in compliance with applicable legal requirements. Franchisees should consult their own legal counsel concerning their particular facts and circumstances and any specific legal questions they may have regarding the issues addressed in these materials.
