Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Allergens

Question 1

How many major allergens are required to be declared on food labels under UK food law?

Accepted Answer

14

Answer

10

Answer

12

Answer

16

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 major allergens recognised in UK food law?

Accepted Answer

Corn (maize)

Answer

Lupin

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Molluscs

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Sesame seeds

Question 3

"Natasha's Law," which came into force in October 2021, primarily relates to:

Accepted Answer

Allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods

Answer

Minimum cooking temperatures for meat products

Answer

The registration of food businesses with local authorities

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Date marking requirements on packaged foods

Question 4

Which of the following cereals containing gluten must be declared as an allergen?

Accepted Answer

Wheat

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Rice

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Corn (maize)

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Millet

Question 5

A customer asks if a dish contains nuts. What is the correct first response from a food handler?

Accepted Answer

Refer the customer to the manager or check documented allergen information

Answer

Say "no" to avoid complicating the order

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Remove any visible nuts from the dish before serving

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Suggest the customer choose a different restaurant

Question 6

Sulphur dioxide and sulphites must be declared as allergens when present at concentrations above:

Accepted Answer

10 mg/kg or mg/litre

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5 mg/kg or mg/litre

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25 mg/kg or mg/litre

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50 mg/kg or mg/litre

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a mollusc that must be declared as an allergen?

Accepted Answer

Squid

Answer

Prawn

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Crab

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Lobster