Allergen Policy

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1. Purpose

Squishy Bakes is committed to ensuring the safety of our customers and employees by minimizing the risk of allergen exposure. This policy outlines our procedures for identifying, handling, and communicating the presence of allergens in our facilities and products.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, suppliers, and contractors involved in the procurement, preparation, storage, and service of food products within Squishy Bakes.

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3. Allergen Identification

Squishy Bakes recognizes the following common allergens as per regulatory guidelines:

• Peanuts

• Tree nuts

• Dairy (Milk)

• Eggs

• Wheat

• Soy

• Hazelnut 

• Almonds

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4. Supplier and Ingredient Management

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• All suppliers must provide detailed ingredient lists and allergen declarations for all products.

• Any changes to ingredients must be communicated to Squishy Bakes promptly.

• Cross-contact prevention measures should be implemented by suppliers where feasible.

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5. Food Preparation and Handling

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• Separate utensils, equipment, and preparation areas should be designated for allergen-containing foods whenever possible.

• Staff must wash hands and change gloves after handling allergenic ingredients.

• Clear labeling and storage practices must be followed to prevent cross-contact.

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6. Employee Training

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• All food handling staff must undergo allergen awareness training.

• Employees must be knowledgeable about menu ingredients and able to address customer allergen inquiries accurately.

• Regular refresher training will be conducted to maintain compliance with allergen safety standards.

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7. Customer Communication

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• Allergen information must be available on menus, labels, and packaging.

• Customers with allergies should be encouraged to inform staff of their dietary needs.

• A disclaimer must be provided stating that while every effort is made to prevent cross-contact, complete allergen-free environments cannot be guaranteed.

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8. Cleaning and Sanitation

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• Thorough cleaning protocols must be in place to prevent allergen cross-contact.

• Designated cleaning tools should be used for allergen-free preparation areas.

• Equipment should be sanitized regularly and between uses involving different allergens.

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9. Incident Management

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• In case of an allergic reaction on-site, staff must follow emergency response procedures, including calling emergency services if necessary.

• Affected individuals should be assisted promptly and documented records of incidents must be maintained.

• Post-incident reviews should be conducted to identify potential improvements to allergen safety procedures.

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10. Review and Compliance

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• This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with current regulations and industry best practices.

• Employees must acknowledge understanding and compliance with this policy upon hire and during periodic training sessions.

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For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact Squishy Bakes at squishydeliciousbakes@gmail.com or use our contact us page.