Food Allergies and Allergen Management Flashcards
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What is the key difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
Answer: A food allergy triggers an immune response; intolerance does not involve the immune system
A food allergy triggers an immune system response and can be life-threatening, while food intolerance is typically a digestive issue and is not life-threatening.
Peanuts belong to which food group?
Answer: Legumes
Peanuts are legumes, not tree nuts, which is why someone with a peanut allergy may or may not also react to tree nuts.
Which practice best prevents allergen cross-contact when cooking with shared oil?
Answer: Use separate, fresh oil for allergen-free dishes
Using separate, fresh oil for allergen-free dishes prevents allergen proteins from shared oil from causing a reaction.
Which of the following grains contains gluten?
Answer: Wheat
Wheat contains gluten, a protein that can trigger serious reactions in people with celiac disease or wheat allergies.
When a customer shows signs of anaphylaxis, what is the MOST important immediate action?
Answer: Call 911 and administer epinephrine if available
Calling 911 and administering epinephrine immediately is the most critical action because anaphylaxis can be fatal within minutes without treatment.
How can a food handler best verify that a dish prepared for an allergic customer is allergen-free?
Answer: Cross-reference all ingredients against the allergen list and have the chef confirm
Cross-referencing all ingredients with the allergen list and having the chef confirm ensures every component of the dish has been checked for allergens.
What is the purpose of a Food Allergy Action Plan in a food service establishment?
Answer: To provide clear procedures for safely handling allergy requests and responding to reactions
A Food Allergy Action Plan outlines step-by-step procedures for staff to safely accommodate allergy requests and respond appropriately in an emergency.