SNHD 'Big 9' Food Allergens 2

Question 1

Which of the following was added as the 9th major food allergen in 2023 under FALCPA updates?

Accepted Answer

Sesame

Answer

Corn

Answer

Mustard

Answer

Lupin

Question 2

A customer tells you they have a severe tree nut allergy. Which of the following ingredients should you flag as potentially unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Coconut milk

Answer

Peanut butter

Answer

Sunflower oil

Answer

Soy sauce

Question 3

What is 'cross-contact' in the context of food allergens?

Accepted Answer

When an allergen is unintentionally transferred from one food to another

Answer

When a customer touches the kitchen prep surface

Answer

When two customers at the same table have different allergies

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When food is served at the wrong temperature

Question 4

When preparing a meal for a customer with a fish allergy, which of the following actions is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Use separate, dedicated utensils and cooking surfaces

Answer

Prepare the meal at a lower cooking temperature

Answer

Add extra seasoning to mask any fish flavor

Answer

Ask the customer to wait until other fish orders are finished

Question 5

Which symptom is a sign of a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) that requires calling 911 immediately?

Accepted Answer

Swelling of the throat and difficulty breathing

Answer

Mild itching of the hands

Answer

Slight redness around the mouth

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Mild stomach discomfort after eating

Question 6

Under Nevada food handler regulations, if a customer asks whether a dish contains a specific allergen and you are unsure, you should:

Accepted Answer

Inform the manager or chef and get a definitive answer before serving

Answer

Tell the customer the dish is probably safe

Answer

Say 'I don't know' and continue taking the order

Answer

Suggest the customer order a different restaurant's food