ServSafe - Allergens Test 4

Question 1

A guest requests a 'gluten-free' meal. What should a food handler do FIRST before preparing the dish?

Accepted Answer

Clean and sanitize all surfaces and use dedicated gluten-free equipment

Answer

Cleaning surfaces and using dedicated equipment is the first critical step to prevent gluten cross-contact.

Question 2

Which food commonly contains hidden soy as an ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Canned tuna packed in oil

Answer

Some canned tuna products contain soy-based broth or vegetable broth made from soy.

Question 3

A server is unsure whether a menu item contains tree nuts. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Ask the chef or manager and confirm before serving

Answer

Staff must verify allergen information with kitchen personnel rather than guessing to protect the guest.

Question 4

Under the FASTER Act of 2021, which allergen was added as the ninth major food allergen in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the ninth major food allergen, effective January 1, 2023.

Question 5

A customer with a milk allergy orders a dish that is typically made with butter. The cook substitutes margarine without checking the label. What is the risk?

Accepted Answer

Some margarines contain dairy derivatives, so the allergy risk remains

Answer

Some margarine products contain milk-derived ingredients, so the label must always be checked for a dairy-allergic guest.

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe Food Safety Test Prep Practice Test

ServSafe - Allergens Test 4