The Allergy & Asthma Network and World Food Championships have teamed up to take a closer look at the highly talked about topic of Allergies in Food Service Industry. Come hear our panel of experts: Ruchi Gupta, MD Michael Pistiner, and MD Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner discuss some of the major factors to consider when dealing with food allergies. Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis ... and they're FREE.
Half-day program includes food allergy experts:
- Celebrity chef Elizabeth Falkner
- Ruchi Gupta, MD
- Michael Pistiner, MD
- Moderated by Tonya Winders, President & CEO Allergy & Asthma Network
Why does it seem everyone has a life-threatening allergy?
Life-threatening Allergies Prevalence and Burden – Ruchi Gupta, MD
Food allergy awareness and preparedness in food service
Review of free online training program – Michael Pistiner, MD
Handling the softer side of life-threatening allergy
Psychosocial Impact of life-threatening allergies and impact on dining out – Ruchi Gupta, MD and Michael Pistiner, MD
Celebrity chef presentation
Substitutions for the Top 8 & Avoiding Cross Contamination in the Kitchen – Celebrity Chef Elizabeth Falkner
