How to pack a safe lunch:

• • Read labels to check for hidden tree nuts or peanuts

  • Use clean kitchen tools to prepare lunched (do not use a knife that has been used to spread peanut butter)

  • Make lunches ahead of time and refrigerate

  • Use ice packs to keep food cool

  • Make sandwiches and freeze to thaw for lunch (without vegetables or mayonnaise)

  • Wash all vegetables thoroughly, even if labelled "pre-washed"

  • Wash containers after each use to kill bacteria

  • Use reusable plastic or glass containers instead of reusing plastic bags that will harbour bacteria

  • Remind your child to wash their hands before and after eating

Possible food sources of nuts:

• • Almond/hazelnut paste (Nutella), icing, glazes, marzipan, nougat

  • Artificial nuts (peanuts altered to look like other nuts

  • Baked goods (breads, cakes, cookies, donuts, muffins, pastries, etc.)

  • Cereals

  • Chili

  • Desserts (frozen desserts, frozen yogurts, ice cream, sundae toppings, etc.)

  • Dried salad dressing, soup mix, baking mix

  • Fried foods

  • Gravy

  • Hydrolyzed plant protein/vegetable protein (source may be peanuts)

  • Natural flavouring and extracts (such as pure almond extract)

  • Peanut oil

  • Snack foods (candy, chocolate, dried fruit, energy/granola bars, popcorn, potato chips, trail mix)

  • Vegetarian/Vegan meat substitutes

  • Sauces (BBQ, pesto, Worcestershire, etc.)

  • Salads

Possible non-food sources of nuts:

• • Ant baits, bird feed, mouse traps, pet food

  • Bean bags, hacky sacks

  • Cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions

  • Craft materials