AllerCheck™ Food Allergy Safety Assessment Services

33 million Americans, one in 10 adults and one in 13 children, are living with life-threatening food allergies.¹ MenuTrinfo®'s AllerCheck™ food allergy assessment services, offered in partnership with Steritech, address the challenge of ensuring food allergy awareness and proper allergen risk assessment for businesses. AllerCheck is the only assessment of its type endorsed by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). While this assessment doesn't guarantee an allergen-free environment, it signals to customers that the necessary knowledge, procedures, and food allergy safety protocols are implemented, emphasizing a dedication to transparency, wellness, and inclusivity.

Why Food Allergy Awareness Matters for Your Business

In 2022, the Food & Drug Safety Administration (FDA) released a new Food Code requiring businesses to disclose the presence of the nine major food allergens in unpackaged food. This code informs regulations mandated at a state and local level in nearly every state.² Ensuring food safety compliance is crucial for businesses, and failure to adhere to rigorous safety standards can lead to severe allergic reactions in customers. Given that a significant portion of Americans avoid allergens in their food choices, these food safety assessments can help enable businesses to better cater to dietary requests. 

Implementing robust food allergy safety management protocols not only helps protect these at-risk consumers but also your business's reputation and viability. It demonstrates a commitment to customer well-being, fosters loyalty, and distinguishes the establishment as a responsible and trustworthy dining option.

The Consequences of Inadequate Allergen Protocols

Failure to adhere to food allergies and food safety standards can have dire consequences, especially in the restaurant industry, where 74% of food allergen-related incidents occur.³ Customers with allergies are more likely to seek out businesses that transparently disclose allergen information, such as eggs, milk, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame.4 

If a business cannot provide accurate allergen information or ensure proper safety measures, a customer could have a severe allergic reaction due to cross-contact or mislabeling. Not only does this pose legal liabilities, including lawsuits5 and fines, but it also undermines trust, damages brand integrity, deters potential customers, and impacts long-term profitability.

Build Guest Confidence with Steritech

At Steritech, we understand that ensuring the safety of your customers and employees is paramount to your brand's success. Our health and safety services offer comprehensive solutions to mitigate risks and protect your people and brand. Whether it's preventing foodborne illnesses or addressing workplace hazards, our teams provide the tools, insights, and data necessary for running safer and smarter operations. 

Call 1-800-868-0089 to get your free AllerCheck consultation today!

¹Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). “Living With Food Allergies” 
²U.S. Food & Drug Administration. “Food Code 2022”
³Tourism and Hospitality Research. “Restaurant disclosure of food allergens”
⁴Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). “What’s on an Allergy-Free Menu?”
⁵Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). “Disability”

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