Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Food Allergens 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

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A mild skin rash caused by food intolerance

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A digestive complaint caused by eating too quickly

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A short-term sensitivity caused by food additives

Question 2

If a customer has an allergic reaction on the premises, what should the food handler do first?

Accepted Answer

Call 999 and summon first aid assistance immediately

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Offer the customer a glass of water and wait to see if symptoms improve

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Ask the customer to describe all the foods they have eaten

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Check the kitchen allergen records before acting

Question 3

Which of the following is a common symptom of a food allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat

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High body temperature and sweating only

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Increased appetite and thirst

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Blurred vision and dizziness as the only symptoms

Question 4

Peanuts are classified separately from tree nuts in allergen law. Which of the following is a tree nut that must be declared?

Accepted Answer

Walnut

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Coconut

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Chestnut

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Pine nut

Question 5

A food business is allowed to use the advisory label "May contain traces of nuts" as a substitute for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

None of the above — "may contain" labelling does not replace proper allergen controls

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Full allergen declaration on the label

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Thorough allergen management procedures

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Staff allergen training

Question 6

Lupin can cause cross-reactions in people who are allergic to which other major allergen?

Accepted Answer

Peanuts

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Shellfish

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Milk

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Sesame

Question 7

When must a food business provide allergen information for non-prepacked (loose) foods sold directly to customers?

Accepted Answer

Always — allergen information must be available for all loose food sold

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Only when the customer specifically asks for it in writing

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Only for foods containing the top five allergens

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Only when the food is sold to a customer with a known allergy