CSA Health & Safety Regulations 3

Question 1

Which sugar art material is classified as a potential respiratory irritant and requires ventilation when heated?

Accepted Answer

Isomalt

Answer

Heating isomalt can release vapor and fine particulates that irritate the respiratory tract, so adequate ventilation is essential.

Question 2

When labeling packaged sugar art for sale, which allergen must ALWAYS be declared under FALCPA if present?

Accepted Answer

Tree nuts

Answer

Tree nuts are one of the nine major allergens mandated for declaration under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA).

Question 3

A sugar artist accidentally spills molten sugar on a concrete floor. What is the safest immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Leave it to cool and then chip it up

Answer

Letting molten sugar cool undisturbed on a hard floor is safest; adding water can cause dangerous steam and spattering.

Question 4

Which cleaning practice is required for sugar-working tools that will contact food, per FDA food code?

Accepted Answer

Sanitize after cleaning with an approved sanitizing solution

Answer

FDA food code requires food-contact surfaces to be cleaned and then sanitized with an approved solution at the correct concentration.

Question 5

Food handlers, including sugar artists, must report which condition to their supervisor before working with food?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice or hepatitis A symptoms

Answer

Jaundice can indicate hepatitis A or other illnesses that are transmissible through food and must be reported immediately.

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