ServSafe Certification Managing Food Allergens and Preventing Cross-Contact 3

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big 9 food allergens recognized by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Corn is not currently classified as one of the FDA's Big 9 major food allergens.

Question 2

What distinguishes a food allergy from food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy involves an immune response; intolerance is a digestive reaction

Answer

A food allergy triggers an immune response that can be life-threatening, while intolerance typically causes digestive discomfort.

Question 3

What is the recommended way to handle a customer's allergen request when a manager is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

Tell the customer you cannot accommodate the request without manager approval and follow your establishment's allergen protocol

Answer

Following the establishment's allergen protocol protects the guest and ensures consistent, accountable handling of allergen requests.

Question 4

Tree nuts include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Almonds, walnuts, and pecans

Answer

Tree nuts are nuts that grow on trees, including almonds, walnuts, and pecans, but not peanuts (which are legumes).

Question 5

A customer asks if a dish contains eggs. The ingredient list includes 'albumin.' What should staff know?

Accepted Answer

Albumin is a protein derived from eggs and is a hidden egg allergen source

Answer

Albumin is egg white protein and is a recognized hidden source of egg allergen that staff must be able to identify.

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