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To wonder what is dangerous about my child’s lunch

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NameChangeAK · 22/04/2024 20:20

I received a message from school today saying my child’s lunch contained a prohibited item and to please review the policy “as there are children with severe allergies and it’s dangerous not to comply”

I don’t usually provide packed lunches - DC has school meals, but they did like todays meal options.

Ive responded and asked what the item was but waiting for a response, but I’m confused - it’s clearly a nut free school but I can’t see anything else anywhere about other banned foods

the packed lunch contained:

  • ham sandwich (with butter) on brown bread
  • apple
  • frube (strawberry flavour)
  • carton of own brand apple juice
  • Pepperami
  • babybel

any ideas what could be the problem or Aibu to think they’ve mistaken the ham as peanut butter or something ridiculous?

OP posts:
SunSparkle · 22/04/2024 20:55

I reckon it will be the apple juice. they will want them having water or milk only I think.

eatsleepfarmrepeat · 22/04/2024 20:53

WittiestUsernameEver · 22/04/2024 20:39

I'd be responding "I think this has been sent to the wrong parent" and ignore it and carry on as you were.

Would also be doing this.
Dairy is a staple food group for very many households, I can’t think it is fair to stipulate a dairy free packed lunch for all children?

coxesorangepippin · 22/04/2024 20:51

You need I know what it is

chattyness · 22/04/2024 20:50

I would have rang them & told them to clarify and also tell them to be clearer and just say what it blooming well was in future instead of pussy footing around like this

Original poster
NameChangeAK · 22/04/2024 20:45

The bread was normal wholemeal, no seeds…

OP posts:
Trez1510 · 22/04/2024 20:44

I'm another one thinking it could be the bread if it was seeded.

WittiestUsernameEver · 22/04/2024 20:39

I'd be responding "I think this has been sent to the wrong parent" and ignore it and carry on as you were.

Original poster
NameChangeAK · 22/04/2024 20:37

PuttingDownRoots · 22/04/2024 20:31

Is pepperami on the choking list due to its shape? Might need slicing lengthwise.

I’m not sure - I can’t see anything about banned foods due to choking risk either. The message indicated it was a severe allergen.

OP posts:
PuttingDownRoots · 22/04/2024 20:31

Is pepperami on the choking list due to its shape? Might need slicing lengthwise.

Original poster
NameChangeAK · 22/04/2024 20:30

Thanks, yes it could be babybel or yogurt - but I’m pretty sure these are ingredients in the school provided lunches we select. Though yes it could be they’ve updated recently.

policy on website today only says:

  • Strictly no nuts. Please check all ingredients.
  • please select healthy lunch choices and don’t send sweets, chocolate or fizzy drinks

ive asked but waiting for reply.

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WYorkshireRose · 22/04/2024 20:26

In our class it would be the babybel/frube, as there are two severe dairy allergies in DS's class. But if you can't remember being told something specific like that and it isn't written in the general policy then you'll just have to wait for the school to respond.

DoAWheelie · 22/04/2024 20:26

Was it a seeded bread?

SapphireOpal · 22/04/2024 20:26

Is the policy not on their website?

Needmorelego · 22/04/2024 20:24

Possibly the cheese or the yoghurt ?
Best thing is to ask them. Something may have changed recently and they've either not told parents or you missed the message.
(Edit: I see you have asked - hopefully they will reply asap. If they don't - ask again!)

Louisetopaz21 · 22/04/2024 20:23

Maybe the babybel as this was banned from our pack ups when my dds were little

Temushopper · 22/04/2024 20:23

You’ll have to read the policy. People can be allergic to all sorts and presumably it’s something specific. If you don’t know where to find it email them and ask?

FlakyAquaQuoter · 22/04/2024 20:22

Only thing I can think of is that they've put a recent notice out about another anaphylaxis allergy that you may have missed, and it was something in the lunch?

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