Attention to children's food allergies at childcare centers can be a life-or-death issue. As these centers wrestle with the problem, some also have unique needs to address, such as an ethnically diverse child population. At Michigan Technological University, for example, staff at the Little Huskies Child Development Center must account for various ethnic cuisine while adhering to strict standards, such as separate tables, labeling of foods and acceptable disposal of leftovers. "We have food allergy policies and a plan to guide staff through emergencies," says director Eva Hatfield...
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