NRFSP Food Allergen Management

Question 1

Which of the following is one of the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA under FALCPA and the FASTER Act?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

Sesame was added as the ninth major allergen under the FASTER Act of 2021, effective January 1, 2023.

Question 2

What does FALCPA stand for in the context of food allergen labeling?

Accepted Answer

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

Answer

FALCPA stands for the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, enacted in 2004 to require clear allergen labeling on packaged foods.

Question 3

A customer with a tree nut allergy asks if a dish contains any allergens. Which of the following would be the BEST response from the food handler?

Accepted Answer

Check the recipe and ingredient list, then confirm with the chef

Answer

The safest practice is to verify ingredients with the chef and recipe documentation before advising a guest with a food allergy.

Question 4

Which allergen is commonly hidden in sauces, dressings, and marinades and is one of the major eight (now nine) allergens?

Accepted Answer

Soy

Answer

Soy is a major allergen often hidden in sauces, dressings, and marinades under names like textured vegetable protein or hydrolyzed plant protein.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of using separate, color-coded cutting boards for allergen-free meal preparation?

Accepted Answer

To prevent cross-contact with allergens

Answer

Color-coded cutting boards prevent cross-contact by designating specific boards for allergen-free food preparation, keeping allergens physically separate.

NRFSP - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Practice Test

NRFSP - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Practice Test

NRFSP Food Allergen Management