Gluten Free Labeling Or Ingredient Posting At Sporting Events?

[RESO]

Hello,

I went to a sporting event the other day and was unable to find anything at the concessions that I was able to eat. The people behind the counters couldn't guarantee me that the corn chips for the nachos were gluten free or even what was used on their meat to season it. They don't allow you to bring in food, though I managed to sneak in something because I had a feeling this might happen.

There are now food labeling laws that pertain to grocery items. I was wondering if anyone knows if there are plans to require ingredient labeling at places such as sports arenas and/or restaurants?

It would be really helpful.

Thanks in advance for everyone's time.

[luvthelake21]

We have been going to the local high school football games and also was trying to find some food for my dh & dd to eat. I was also wondering about then posting info about the ingredients in the corn chips and nacho cheese. It is a public school and I did not know if they had to follow any kind of guidlines?

[home-based-mom]

I have worked snack bars for youth sports and high school games. What we used was usually purchased at Costco or some other warehouse-type store. Stuff isn't opened until it's ready to prepare, so the containers are usually available, even if they have to be retreived from the trash. (eewww-gross but can be done if needed.)

I would suggest going around to the side at the school events and ask to see the ingredient labels. CC might not be as big of an issue as you might think, because at least where I worked, only one person handled the hot dogs and their buns. Everyone else just handled drinks, packaged stuff or money.

As far as professional or college evnets, I think some have reported that a doctor's notice stating that because of allergies you cannot eat the food available and must bring your own has worked.