ServSafe - Allergens Test 3

Question 1

A guest says they have a shellfish allergy. Which of the following is safest to serve them?

Accepted Answer

Grilled chicken breast prepared on a dedicated allergen-free grill

Answer

Grilled chicken on a dedicated allergen-free grill eliminates cross-contact risk from shellfish.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the major food allergens under U.S. law?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Corn is not one of the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA.

Question 3

A staff member uses the same pair of tongs to serve bread rolls and then salmon. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Cross-contact with a potential allergen

Answer

Using the same utensil for different foods transfers allergenic proteins, which is cross-contact.

Question 4

When a customer with a food allergy places an order, who should ideally communicate that information to the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

The server who took the order, using an established system like an allergy ticket

Answer

The server should relay allergy information to the kitchen using a clear, reliable communication system such as an allergy alert ticket.

Question 5

Which statement about food allergens and cooking is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Heat does not reliably destroy allergenic proteins

Answer

Cooking does not reliably destroy allergenic proteins, so cross-contact must still be prevented.

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