Food Safety Food Allergen Awareness 2

Question 1

Which of the following is classified as a 'tree nut' under FDA allergen guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Coconut

Answer

Peanut

Answer

Nutmeg

Answer

Water chestnut

Question 2

An advisory statement such as 'May contain traces of peanuts' on a food label is:

Accepted Answer

Voluntary and not regulated by FALCPA

Answer

Required by federal law for all allergens

Answer

Mandatory when shared equipment is used

Answer

Prohibited unless the allergen is intentionally added

Question 3

When a customer with a fish allergy orders a dish, which question is MOST important to ask the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Was the dish cooked in the same oil used to fry fish?

Answer

Is the fish fresh or frozen?

Answer

Is the protein portion larger than usual?

Answer

Was the fish marinated before cooking?

Question 4

Gluten is NOT a major allergen under the FDA's nine allergens, but which grain on the allergen list contains gluten?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

Answer

Rye

Answer

Barley

Answer

Oats

Question 5

What is the recommended procedure if a food handler accidentally uses a shared utensil on an allergen-free plate?

Accepted Answer

Discard the food and prepare a completely new allergen-free dish

Answer

Wipe the utensil thoroughly and continue

Answer

Inform the customer and let them decide

Answer

Rinse the utensil with soap and water before continuing

Question 6

Which staff member in a food service operation bears the PRIMARY responsibility for ensuring allergen information is communicated accurately to guests?

Accepted Answer

The entire front-of-house and back-of-house team

Answer

The dishwasher

Answer

Only the chef on duty

Answer

Only the server who takes the order

Question 7

Soybeans are one of the nine major allergens. Which commonly used food ingredient is derived from soy and must be labeled accordingly?

Accepted Answer

Tofu

Answer

Canola oil

Answer

Corn starch

Answer

Gelatin