Food Allergies

At Western, we strive to create an inclusive, enjoyable, and safe dining experience for all students. 

Our team undergoes annual allergen training, facilitated by our Registered Dietitian and Certified AllerTrainer.

We identify the priority allergens, outlined by Health Canada. If a menu item is tagged with one of the priority allergen icons, this indicates that this allergen is within the menu item. Please familiarize yourself with these symbols:

For questions about allergy support, please contact our Registered Dietitian at nutritionservices@uwo.ca. If you are in the dining hall or on campus and want an immediate answer to a specific question, ask to speak with the Manager, Supervisor, or Chef of that location. 

View our special diets page for more information on dietary patterns.

 

Please note: at any given time, reformulations of products and/or menu items may occur. This may result in changes to ingredients and/or allergens. It is imperative that you identify your dietary needs (allergy, intolerance, restriction, dietary pattern, etc.) before ordering to ensure that your choice is appropriate. 

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Fish Icon
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peanuts
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sesame
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Food Allergy? Take These Steps!

1.

Connect with our
Registered Dietitian

2.

Self-Identify your
Allergy or Dietary Needs 

3. 

Carry your Medical
Supplies, Always

Our Registered Dietitian can help you find safe, delicious, and nutritious menu choices that meet your needs. 
Reach out to nutritionservices@uwo.ca to get started!

Ask before you eat!
Menu items can vary at any given meal - ask to see the list of ingredients, inquire how the meal was prepared. Gather any information you need to make an informed decision! 

If you have an epinephrine auto-injector or medic-alert bracelet, carry it with you at all times. 
Always carry a piece of identification with you.

 

Residence Placement

Western makes every effort to ensure that first-year students are placed in a suitable residence space. We are best able to do this by having incoming students complete the Residence Onboarding Process (ROP) before the summer deadline. All first-year students living in residence who indicate they have a severe allergy, intolerance or other diet-related medical condition are invited by email to book a one-on-one (virtual) meeting with our Registered Dietitian during the summer before moving in–parents and/or guardians available can also attend.

Some students with multiple, potentially life-threatening allergies, may want to pursue accommodation off campus.