Special diets and allergens information

Urgent allergy advice - mustard ingredients

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have advised that "batches of mustard, mustard powder and mustard flour imported to the UK have been found to contain undeclared peanut." As this could present a significant food safety issue, the Council would like to urgently advise families of any young people with peanut allergies, that in line with the FSS and FSA guidance received, certain dishes available on South Ayrshire school menus should be avoided for the time being until a further update can be provided.

Please read the  Urgent allergy advice letter (PDF) [187KB]  issued to all parents and carers across South Ayrshire on 24^th September 2024.

We can cater for pupils who have specific dietary requirements including:

• Additional support needs e.g. those with chewing and swallowing difficulties
• Religious, cultural or ethical reasons e.g. individuals from different ethnic origins
• Medically prescribed e.g. due to coeliac disease, food allergy, food intolerance, etc

To make an application or amendment please use the online form below.

Online application for specific diet

In all circumstances, any pupil being provided with a specific diet will have an individual specific diet action plan in place. For further information, see our Specific diet procedure (PDF) [379KB] .

Food allergy / food intolerance

All menus have been analysed for food allergens, for full details please visit the primary school food portal or secondary school portal as appropriate.