From the desk of the Roundup: Editorial

At Pierce College, there are not enough options for those that have food allergies. To eliminate the risk of endangering those on campus, the Brahma Cafe and the cafeteria should take precautionary measures for the many people who have allergies. When enrolling in school and supplying personal information, students should also be asked a question about their dietary needs. Students are asked if they need to be supplied with special assistance

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See for certain disabilities. Though food allergies and disabilities are different, it is something that should be known to all and given some thought.

Cross contamination among different foods can pose a serious risk to having an allergic reaction. For this reason, the cafeteria should have an allergy-free zone to prepare food. Kitchen staff can make sure to thoroughly wash utensils and cooking surfaces, which would make it less likely for a meal to become contaminated with a certain allergy. When a person works or goes to school full time, they often don't have a chance to plan meals, leading them toward quick snacks, acting as meal replacements. It can be difficult to find options that do not include the common allergies, including gluten, milk and peanuts.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies affect about 2 percent of adults in the United States, and the number of young people diagnosed with a food