Sunday, August 24, 2008
I've gotten this question a lot lately--personally, besides preschools, I don't know of any schools in my area that have total bans on nut products.
Do any of you? Where do you live and what are the policies there?
It would be great if we could have consistency w/regard to food allergy policies, but since state and local governments are so diverse, I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon.
Interestingly, the FAAN does not support a ban on nut products at elementary schools. (They do endorse them for preschool--due to the fact that young kids are famous for smearing food around and sticking their fingers in their mouths.)
It's a tricky topic all right. If any of you know of, or attend a "nut-free" elementary school, please post and let us know. Thanks!