This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition safer procedures in food production and restaurants for allergy sufferers
Recently I have found that restaurants and cafes have failed to sufficiently protect against cross contamination and been vague about the risk of contamination when questioned. When I have had a reaction I have been made to feel I am in the wrong to criticise which is embarrassing and unfair.
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I have also found that, when you alert establishments to your allergies they often have one of two responses. Either they act as if they have been your GP all your life and know your condition better than you do. (Sometimes this is unfortunately not the case.) Otherwise they become so scared they are reluctant to give you anything,'This burger may contain traces of nuts because the cow looked at an almond once'. Both of these responses leave me unable to enjoy my dining experience. Sort it out!
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