Food Allergies and Allergen Management Flashcards
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How many priority food allergens are recognized by Health Canada?
Answer: 14
Health Canada recognizes 14 priority food allergens that must be declared on food labels.
Which of the following is a priority food allergen in Canada?
Answer: Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are one of Canada's 14 priority food allergens and must be declared on labels.
What is anaphylaxis?
Answer: A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
When a customer informs you of a food allergy, what should you do FIRST?
Answer: Inform the chef or supervisor immediately
Informing the chef or supervisor immediately ensures the kitchen can take proper precautions to prepare a safe meal.
Under Canadian food labeling law, how must priority allergens be declared on packaged foods?
Answer: In the ingredient list using their common names
Canadian regulations require priority allergens to be declared in the ingredient list using common names so consumers can easily identify them.
What is "cross-contact" in relation to food allergens?
Answer: When allergen proteins transfer from one food to another
Cross-contact occurs when allergen proteins are unintentionally transferred from one food to another, which can trigger allergic reactions.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a food allergic reaction?
Answer: Improved digestion
Improved digestion is not a symptom of an allergic reaction; allergic symptoms include skin reactions, swelling, difficulty breathing, and digestive distress.