ICFSM Food Allergen Management

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

7

Answer

8

Answer

11

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Corn

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Sesame

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Shellfish

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Tree nuts

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Cross-contact involves chemicals; cross-contamination involves microbes

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Cross-contact only occurs during cooking; cross-contamination only occurs during storage

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Cross-contact is intentional; cross-contamination is accidental

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Prepare the dish using separate utensils immediately

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Offer the customer a menu with allergen-free options

Answer

Ask the customer to sign a waiver before ordering

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Rinsing with hot water only

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Wiping with a dry cloth

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Spraying with a sanitizer solution only

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A cook washes their hands between preparing different foods

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A manager reviews the ingredient list before preparing a dish

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A server informs the kitchen about a customer's nut allergy

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only in the ingredient list using the common name

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In a separate 'Contains' statement listing all allergens

Answer

Only in bold text within the ingredient list