Food Safety Food Allergen Awareness

Question 1

How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the FASTER Act of 2021?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

11

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the FDA's nine major food allergens?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Sesame

Answer

Peanuts

Answer

Shellfish

Question 3

A customer tells a server they have a severe peanut allergy. What is the MOST important first step for the food handler?

Accepted Answer

Alert the kitchen staff and manager immediately

Answer

Suggest menu items that look peanut-free

Answer

Offer the customer a menu with calories listed

Answer

Check if any ingredients contain peanut oil

Question 4

What term describes the unintentional transfer of an allergen from one food or surface to another?

Accepted Answer

Cross-contact

Answer

Cross-contamination

Answer

Allergen transfer

Answer

Secondary exposure

Question 5

Which action BEST prevents allergen cross-contact when preparing a meal for an allergic customer?

Accepted Answer

Using dedicated, color-coded equipment for allergen-free dishes

Answer

Rinsing the shared pan with hot water before use

Answer

Cooking the allergen-free item first in the same pan

Answer

Wearing gloves while handling all ingredients

Question 6

Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), allergens must be declared on packaged food labels using which format?

Accepted Answer

Listed in a 'Contains' statement or clearly identified within the ingredient list

Answer

Placed only in the ingredient list in bold text

Answer

Posted on a separate allergen warning placard on the package

Answer

Disclosed only if the allergen exceeds 2% of the total ingredients

Question 7

A guest experiences hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing shortly after eating. These symptoms most likely indicate:

Accepted Answer

An anaphylactic allergic reaction

Answer

Food poisoning from bacteria

Answer

A foodborne virus infection

Answer

Lactose intolerance