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Person seated at a café table rejecting a plate of toasted bread, indicating a gluten-free diet; a cup of coffee sits in front of them on a rustic wooden table. This is in a post about Illinois celiac disease training bill SB 1288.
Dietary Needs Medical Conditions May 26, 2025

Celiac Safety Gets a Boost: Illinois Senate Bill 1288 Heads to Governor’s Desk

Dietary Needs Medical Conditions May 26, 2025

Celiac Safety Gets a Boost: Illinois Senate Bill 1288 Heads to Governor’s Desk Celiac Disease Training Bill is A Big Win for Gluten-Free Diners During Celiac Disease Awareness Month Dining out with celiac disease shouldn’t be a gamble—and in Illinois, it may soon become a whole lot safer with a new celiac disease training bill. This May, during Celiac Disease Awareness Month, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1288—a powerful piece of legislation that will require all food handlers in the state to be trained on celiac disease and the safe preparation and handling of gluten-free food. Sponsored by…

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Composition with common food allergens in bowls and glasses; food allergies. Food allergies are a critical safety priority. Use this checklist to ensure allergen-friendly, inclusive meals and safe dining experiences at your events.
Food Allergies Food Safety December 9, 2024

Food Allergies: A Critical Safety Priority for Meeting Professionals

Food Allergies Food Safety December 9, 2024

Food Allergies: A Critical Safety Priority for Event Professionals The devastating news of Dominique Brown, who lost her life due to an apparent food allergic reaction at an event, is a sobering reminder that managing food allergies is a critical safety priority for event professionals. This tragedy highlights how easily a lack of preparation or communication can result in irreparable consequences, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to food and beverage (F&B) planning. Food allergies are not a minor inconvenience; they are life-threatening conditions that demand consideration at every stage of the event planning process. Whether it’s a plated dinner,…

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An iPad and iPhone on a table. On the iPad is a picture of two women who are on video screen. On the iPhone is the Eating at a Meeting podcast logo with Episode #175 Celebrating the Season of Faith, Food & Freedom with Hallie Loeb.
Podcast Registration Religious Dietary Practices January 31, 2023

Episode #175: Celebrating the Season of Faith, Food, and Freedom

Podcast Registration Religious Dietary Practices January 31, 2023

Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator Julie Cunningham shares the main message she hopes people understand through her book “30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes,” and how to help event attendees with diabetes — how about everyone — enjoy a meal without feeling deprived or worried.

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An iPad and iPhone on a table. On the iPad is a picture of two women who are on video screen. On the iPhone is the Eating at a Meeting podcast logo with Episode #174 How to Expand Your Food Choices When Living With Diabetes with Julie Cunningham.
Dietary Needs Medical Conditions Podcast January 24, 2023

Episode #174: How to Expand Your Food Choices When Living With Diabetes

Dietary Needs Medical Conditions Podcast January 24, 2023

Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator Julie Cunningham shares the main message she hopes people understand through her book “30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes,” and how to help event attendees with diabetes — how about everyone — enjoy a meal without feeling deprived or worried.

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