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Food Allergen Management Flashcards

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  1. How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) as amended by the FASTER Act?

    Answer: 9

    The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the 9th major food allergen, bringing the total to 9: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame.

  2. Which of the following is NOT one of the Big 9 major food allergens recognized by the FDA?

    Answer: Corn

    Corn is not one of the FDA's Big 9 major food allergens; the list includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame.

  3. What is the key difference between allergen cross-contact and allergen cross-contamination?

    Answer: Cross-contact transfers allergen proteins between foods; cross-contamination refers to microbial transfer

    Cross-contact is the unintentional transfer of allergen proteins from one food to another, whereas cross-contamination refers to the transfer of harmful microorganisms.

  4. A customer informs the server they have a severe shellfish allergy. What is the FIRST action the food service employee should take?

    Answer: Notify the chef or manager about the allergy before taking the order

    The first action is to notify the chef or manager so the kitchen can implement allergen protocols, preventing cross-contact before preparation begins.

  5. Which cleaning method is most effective at removing allergen proteins from food contact surfaces?

    Answer: Thorough washing with detergent and hot water followed by rinsing and sanitizing

    Allergen proteins must be physically removed through washing with detergent and hot water; sanitizers alone do not break down allergen proteins.

  6. Which of the following is an example of allergen cross-contact in a food service setting?

    Answer: A spatula used to flip a fish fillet is then used to serve a vegetable dish without washing

    Using a spatula on fish and then on another dish without washing it transfers fish allergen proteins to the second dish, constituting cross-contact.

  7. Under FALCPA, major food allergens must be declared on a food label using which acceptable method?

    Answer: Either in the ingredient list using the food source name or in a 'Contains' statement

    FALCPA allows allergens to be disclosed either within the ingredient list using the common food source name or in a separate 'Contains' statement immediately after the ingredient list.