SNHD 'Big 9' Food Allergens

Question 1

Which of the following is one of the 'Big 9' major food allergens recognized by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

Mustard

Answer

Corn

Answer

Red meat

Question 2

A customer states they have a peanut allergy. Which of the following items should they avoid?

Accepted Answer

Chicken satay with peanut sauce

Answer

Pesto sauce containing pine nuts

Answer

A salad with walnuts

Answer

Hummus with tahini

Question 3

Which two distinct types of shellfish are recognized as major allergens?

Accepted Answer

Crustaceans and Mollusks

Answer

Finfish and Crustaceans

Answer

Shrimp and Lobster

Answer

Scallops and Oysters

Question 4

A food label lists 'hydrolyzed vegetable protein' as an ingredient. This could indicate the presence of which two major allergens?

Accepted Answer

Wheat and Soy

Answer

Milk and Eggs

Answer

Fish and Shellfish

Answer

Peanuts and Tree Nuts

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as a tree nut?

Accepted Answer

Walnut

Answer

Peanut

Answer

Nutmeg

Answer

Water Chestnut

Question 6

What is the best practice to prevent allergen cross-contact when preparing a meal for a customer with a severe allergy?

Accepted Answer

Use separate, cleaned, and sanitized cutting boards and utensils.

Answer

Cook the allergen-free meal on the same grill after scraping it clean.

Answer

Carefully pick the allergenic ingredient off the plate before serving.

Answer

Have the employee preparing the meal wash their hands twice.

Question 7

A customer is allergic to fish. Which of the following sauces might contain a hidden fish allergen?

Accepted Answer

Worcestershire Sauce

Answer

Mayonnaise

Answer

Soy Sauce

Answer

Hollandaise Sauce