Allergen Awareness and Management Flashcards
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How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the FASTER Act of 2021?
Answer: 9
The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the FDA, joining the previous eight.
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA?
Answer: Corn
Corn is not among the nine major FDA-recognized allergens; the nine are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.
A customer tells your server they have a severe peanut allergy. What is the FIRST step a food handler should take?
Answer: Notify the kitchen manager or chef immediately
The first step is to notify the kitchen manager or chef immediately so all staff handling the order are aware and can take appropriate precautions.
What does 'cross-contact' mean in the context of food allergens?
Answer: When an allergen is unintentionally transferred from one food to another
Cross-contact occurs when an allergen is unintentionally transferred from one food or surface to another, potentially causing an allergic reaction.
Which practice BEST prevents allergen cross-contact in the kitchen?
Answer: Using dedicated, labeled equipment for allergen-free meal preparation
Using dedicated, labeled equipment for allergen-free preparations prevents allergen proteins from being transferred between foods.
A guest has a tree nut allergy. The dessert they ordered is prepared near walnuts. What should the food handler do?
Answer: Inform the guest of the risk of cross-contact and consult the manager
Even if tree nuts are not a direct ingredient, proximity during preparation creates a cross-contact risk that must be disclosed to the guest and escalated to a manager.
Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can include which of the following?
Answer: Throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening reaction that can cause throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a drop in blood pressure, and can be fatal without immediate treatment.