| Category | Best Practices |
| Kitchen & Cooking Utensils | Use separate cutting boards, knives, and utensils for peanut-free meals; wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water. |
| Food Storage | Store peanut-free foods in sealed, labeled containers; keep them separate from peanut-containing products. |
| Label Reading & Purchasing | Always check labels for ‘May contain peanuts’ or ‘Processed in a facility with peanuts’; opt for certified peanut-free brands. |
| Dining Out & Restaurants | Inform restaurant staff of peanut allergy; ask about shared fryers, sauces, and cross-contact risks. |
| Food Preparation Practices | Prepare peanut-free meals first, clean surfaces before and after use, and avoid wooden utensils that may retain peanut residue. |
| Safe Ingredient Substitutions | Use sunflower seed butter, soy butter, or tahini as peanut butter alternatives; opt for oat, soy, or almond milk instead of peanut-based products. |
Key Prevention Strategies:
- Use separate cutting boards, knives, and utensils for peanut-free meals to avoid contamination.
- Store peanut-free foods in sealed, labeled containers and keep them separate from peanut-containing products.
- Always check labels for allergy warnings like “May contain peanuts” or “Processed in a facility with peanuts.”
- Inform restaurant staff of peanut allergies and ask about shared fryers, sauces, and cross-contact risks.
- Prepare peanut-free meals first and avoid using wooden utensils, which may retain peanut residue.
- Opt for peanut-free alternatives like sunflower seed butter, soy butter, and oat or soy milk.