Food Allergies & Celiac

Tufts Dining labels all food served on campus with the top nine allergens: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, gluten/wheat, shellfish, fish, sesame 

• All ingredients and allergens for each dish are listed on a nutrition card at the serving line 
• All items served by Tufts Dining that contain allergy information about the facility or manufacturing process will be included in the ingredients list and the item will be marked with those allergens. 
• All items containing peanuts or tree nuts will include this in the name of the recipe eg. “Cous Cous with Almonds and Feta”
• Coconut is labeled separately from Tree Nuts. Coconut is served at All9Free and Fresh at Carmichael. 
• Digital menu signage in all dining units lists allergen information 
• Allergen and ingredient information is also available on the Tufts Dining Online Menu up to two weeks in advance. This online menu can be filtered to exclude all labeled allergens. 
• Managers are always available to help students identify safe meal options and to answer any questions to ensure that students can eat full, nutritious meals that avoid allergens and/or meet dietary restrictions. 
• Have an allergy outside the top nine? All ingredient information is available online and on the nutrition card on each serving line. If you need more information or would like help identifying your allergen, please make an appointment with the Tufts Dining Dietitian. 
• See more about our allergen and nutrition labeling here.

Dewick-MacPhie

All9Free

All9Free at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center serves food free from the top 9 allergens (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, gluten/wheat, shellfish, fish, and sesame) and is available whenever the dining center is open. Coconut is used at All9Free and is labeled separately from Tree Nut at Tufts University. The menu at All9Free is prepared in a separate production kitchen that utilizes separate equipment. All students are welcome to make selections from All9Free, food is served by a staff member using a clean plate to minimize cross-contact. Students with food allergies do not need to make special arrangements to access this platform.  

Gluten-Free Pantry

Gluten-Free Pantry at Dewick is available for students with dietary restrictions. The pantry provides gluten, peanut, and tree nut-free snacks, bread, cereal, desserts, and more in a separate, locked area. Students can also access a toaster and other small equipment at their convenience. Contact Tufts Dining Dietitian for access.  

Fresh at Carmichael Dining Center

Fresh at Carmichael Dining Center is AllerCheck approved and serves food without gluten, peanuts and tree nuts daily during the regular academic year. Items containing gluten, peanuts and tree nuts are not used or brought into this dining center by Tufts Dining. The menus feature a variety of scratch-cooked, small-batch dishes highlighting a combination of diverse global flavors, as well as traditional favorites like pizza and burgers. 

Alternative Meal Program

Tufts Dining works with the StAAR Center to offer accommodations to students who may require additional support to meet their dietary needs. The Alternative Meal Program allows students with severe food allergies to pre-order custom meals that are prepared and packaged separately. This program works with your existing meal plan and is available at both Dewick-MacPhie and Fresh at Carmichael Dining Centers. Students may use this as frequently as needed. Students who feel they would benefit from this program or require additional consideration should contact the StAAR Center.