Every reasonable attempt will be made to assist you in having your needs met in our dining facilities; however, because of the large number of customers served, it is not always possible to provide a therapeutic diet that may be needed for medical nutrition therapy. Meal plan modifications or exemptions are only granted in extreme cases.
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Allergies and Intolerances
If you have a food allergy or intolerance, the staff of Black Bear Dining will be pleased to assist you in determining whether a particular menu item contains an ingredient that may cause a reaction. It is highly recommended that you contact our office if you have a severe food allergy or intolerance.
- If you are GLUTEN INTOLERANT, there is a selection of gluten-free products available at the market at Hilltop.
- If you are MSG INTOLERANT, click on this link for more information.
- Foods in our facilities that may contain NUTS, PEANUTS, OR THEIR BY-PRODUCTS will be labeled with a picture of a peanut (this does not include sesame or coconut products).
- Foods in our facilities that may contain FISH, SHELLFISH, OR THEIR BY-PRODUCTS will be labeled with a picture of a fish. These are the most common adult allergens. For other ingredient information, contact the Black Bear Dining.
- PEANUT AND NUT-ALLERGIC CUSTOMERS are advised to avoid eating any baked goods due to potential for cross-contamination in the bakery. This is regardless of whether or not an item contains nuts.
- FISH AND SHELLFISH-ALLERGIC CUSTOMERS are advised to avoid eating any deep fried foods due to potential for cross-contamination in the fryers. This is regardless of whether or not an item is a seafood selection.
- If you are LACTOSE INTOLERANT, it is recommended that you select foods labeled as “vegan” since these contain no animal products. Milk alternatives are available at all of our locations.
Ingredients and nutritional content may vary. Manufacturers may change their product formulation without our knowledge, and product availability may fluctuate. While we make every effort to identify ingredients, it is ultimately the responsibility of the customer to judge whether or not to question ingredients or choose to eat selected foods For questions regarding ingredients, please consult a Dining Services manager at any time.
