California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, recently passed a rigorous audit by Kitchens with Confidence™. The audit, completed in February of 2021, is an in-depth look into their kitchen operations at a café on campus to ensure that guests with food allergies are served safely. Balance Café is now “Certified Free From™” gluten and the top eight allergens (egg, fish, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts (except coconut), and wheat).
The campus dining team at Cal Poly has developed a comprehensive approach to supporting students with food allergies and special dietary considerations. This approach includes access to registered dietitians, offering a variety of allergen-free grocery items at the markets, and adding a café on campus completely dedicated to providing allergen-free meals.