Education Programs & Training
FARECheck is an enhanced training and review program in food handling and safety practices to help keep food-allergic individuals safe and included when dining out.
in emergency treatment of diagnosed anaphylactic reactions to food in ten years
are impacted by food allergies and intolerances, including 33 million who have a potentially life-threatening condition
of food allergy reactions reported to the FARE Patient Registry occurred while dining out
Dining Out With Food Allergies
Eating outside the home can create added risk and anxiety for anyone with food allergies, because even a trace of the wrong food can cause a potentially life-threatening reaction.
FARECheck Food Safety Training and Review Program
As the leading non-profit in food allergy research, education and advocacy, FARE developed the FARECheck program to create a safer environment for this growing community of diners and help food service establishments reduce the risks associated with accidental exposure to food allergens. On-demand and instructor-led training options are currently available for establishments of any size, with courses customized for select food service industries like restaurants, catering and higher education.
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FARE Recognition for Locations Going Above and Beyond!
FARE provides locations an opportunity to enhance their food allergy safety practices by offering on-demand or instructor-led training for staff, on-site kitchen auditing and a comprehensive food allergy policy review. To learn more about each level of recognition, select the logo below.
FARECheck Silver
Awarded when a food establishment reports at least 90 percent of the workforce has been trained in food allergy safety
FARECheck Gold
Awarded when, in addition to achieving FARECheck Silver status, food establishments also conduct a monthly on-site audit (or annual on-site audit by 3rd party) and locations have documented a food allergy management policy
FARECheck Platinum
In addition to FARECheck Gold, Platinum locations also have trained staff on emergency response and showcase menu transparency
FARECheck Reach
Whether you are looking for a location near you that utilizes FARECheck Training, or are interested to see the FARECheck Training’s reach, this map is a great place to start! Check out locations in your area.
Duke University Awarded FARECheck Gold!
In 2022, Duke Dining reached out to FARE as a partner to improve safety on campus for students with food allergies. Since then, over 115 Duke staff members have been trained on food allergy safety using the FARECheck Training. FARE awarded Duke Dining with FARECheck Gold for Marketplace and Trinity Cafe.
FARE Launches New Partnership With MenuTrinfo
To better support a shared mission to protect the lives and health of the food allergy community, MenuTrinfo® and Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) are partnering to provide best-in-class training and auditing to the food service industry.
FARECheck Case Studies
Compass Group
In support of their customers with food allergies and other dietary restrictions, Compass Group was the first in the food service industry to have its allergen management training courses reviewed and certified by FARE. Based in Charlotte, NC, Compass Group is a family of companies delivering the best in food, hospitality and support services. Compass has met FARECheck Silver standards for 5 years.
SAGE Dining
SAGE Dining Services® is proud to announce that 100% of the venues it serves have earned FARECheck Silver recognition, a significant milestone in food allergy safety and training excellence across over 4000 staff across the U.S. and Canada. SAGE has a long-standing allergen management program that includes not only the Serve It Safely training program but a food concept that offers meals made without the top 12 most common allergens, thorough ingredient lists and labels, nut-friendly and open-kitchen policies, and an allergen filter that allows students and families to find safe meals.
FARECheck Instructor Training (FIT)
FIT is designed for foodservice professionals working in educational settings from pre-K through college. FARE recently expanded this training to other food service locations, including soup kitchens and hospitals. Those who successfully complete FIT will become FARE-recognized instructors and eligible to deliver FARE-developed training to their foodservice staff. The next session is scheduled for January 27, 2026. Register at www.foodallergyacademy.org. Please reach out to farecheck@foodallergy.org for more information.
FARECheck Current Clients
