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

Coconut is classified as a tree nut by the FDA, so it must be declared as a major allergen on food labels even though many people do not consider it a traditional nut.

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

Precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) such as 'may contain' statements is voluntary and not federally mandated; FALCPA only requires labeling of intentional allergen ingredients.

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

Shared frying oil can carry allergenic fish proteins that transfer to other foods, making it a critical cross-contact risk that must be assessed.

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

Wheat is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA; while rye and barley also contain gluten, only wheat is specifically listed as a major allergen.

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

Once cross-contact occurs, the food must be discarded because allergen proteins cannot be removed by cooking, rinsing, or wiping; a new dish must be prepared.

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Food Safety Food Allergen Awareness 2