ServSafe Practice Test Allergens 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 major food allergens recognized by the FDA under FASTER Act?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Corn is not one of the 9 major food allergens. The FDA's list includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and sesame (added by the FASTER Act, effective January 1, 2023). Corn allergies do exist but are not federally designated major allergens.

Question 2

A guest informs the server they are severely allergic to peanuts. The server should:

Accepted Answer

Alert the manager and kitchen immediately, and communicate the allergy clearly on the order

Answer

A severe peanut allergy requires immediate, clear communication to both the manager and kitchen staff. Simply removing visible peanuts from a dish is not safe because cross-contact from shared equipment or utensils can cause a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction.

Question 3

Cross-contact for allergens differs from cross-contamination in that:

Accepted Answer

Cross-contact occurs when allergen proteins transfer to a food, and cooking does NOT eliminate the risk

Answer

Cross-contact happens when an allergen is inadvertently transferred from one food to another. Unlike pathogens, allergen proteins are not destroyed by heat, so cooking an allergen-cross-contacted dish does not make it safe for an allergic guest.

Question 4

What is the safest way to prevent allergen cross-contact during food preparation?

Accepted Answer

Use dedicated equipment and utensils for allergen-free dishes

Answer

Using dedicated, separate equipment and utensils — such as separate fryers, cutting boards, and cookware — for allergen-free preparation is the most effective way to prevent cross-contact. Rinsing alone does not remove allergen proteins adequately.

Question 5

Under U.S. labeling law, packaged food that contains wheat must state this on the label:

Accepted Answer

Always, because wheat is a major food allergen

Answer

Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), food manufacturers must clearly identify the presence of all major food allergens, including wheat, regardless of the amount or form in which it appears in the product.

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe Practice Test Allergens 2