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Responsibilities for Safety

Responsibilities for Safety

Student Responsibilities

  • Carry emergency medication (EpiPen) — note: dining halls do not carry these on WVU property, and it is the student’s responsibility to carry them in case of emergency
  • Communicate clearly with the dietitian and dining team about allergies
  • Make informed food choices using labels, icons, menus, and through communication
  • Understand shared dining risks

What Should Students Do

  • Identify allergies early (housing/dining forms) — please see Housing Portal for allergen selection
  • Speak with dining staff or dietitian (Ask a Dietitian)
  • Review menus and ingredients:
  • Avoid self-service if cross-contact is a concern
  • Students may request food from the back of house that has not come in contact with allergens when on the food line. Please ask a dining staff member, manager, and/or chef for assistance

Campus Dining Responsibilities

  • Provides food allergy training for staff twice yearly, while all chefs and Food Service Directors maintain AllerTrain certification
  • Trains staff on food allergies twice yearly and each time someone is hired
  • Follows food safety and cross-contact prevention practices
  • Offers support through designated staff
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