Food Allergen Awareness Flashcards
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How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the FASTER Act of 2021?
Answer: 9
The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the 9th major food allergen, joining milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.
Which of the following is NOT one of the FDA's nine major food allergens?
Answer: Corn
Corn is not on the FDA's list of nine major allergens; the list includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
A customer tells a server they have a severe peanut allergy. What is the MOST important first step for the food handler?
Answer: Alert the kitchen staff and manager immediately
Immediately alerting the kitchen and manager ensures the entire team is aware so cross-contact can be prevented throughout food preparation and service.
What term describes the unintentional transfer of an allergen from one food or surface to another?
Answer: Cross-contact
Cross-contact specifically refers to the transfer of an allergenic protein to a food that does not intentionally contain that allergen, which can trigger an allergic reaction.
Which action BEST prevents allergen cross-contact when preparing a meal for an allergic customer?
Answer: Using dedicated, color-coded equipment for allergen-free dishes
Dedicated, color-coded equipment eliminates the risk of allergen proteins persisting on surfaces, which rinsing alone cannot fully remove.
Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), allergens must be declared on packaged food labels using which format?
Answer: Listed in a 'Contains' statement or clearly identified within the ingredient list
FALCPA requires that major food allergens be declared either within the ingredient list in plain language or in a separate 'Contains' statement immediately after.
A guest experiences hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing shortly after eating. These symptoms most likely indicate:
Answer: An anaphylactic allergic reaction
Hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing are classic signs of anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate emergency response.