TFHC Allergen Awareness and Management

Question 1

How many major food allergens are recognized by the FDA under the FASTER Act of 2021?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

The FASTER Act of 2021 added sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the FDA, joining the previous eight.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the nine major food allergens recognized by the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Corn

Answer

Corn is not among the nine major FDA-recognized allergens; the nine are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

Question 3

A customer tells your server they have a severe peanut allergy. What is the FIRST step a food handler should take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the kitchen manager or chef immediately

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

When an allergen is unintentionally transferred from one food to another

Answer

Cross-contact occurs when an allergen is unintentionally transferred from one food or surface to another, potentially causing an allergic reaction.

Question 5

Which practice BEST prevents allergen cross-contact in the kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Using dedicated, labeled equipment for allergen-free meal preparation

Answer

Using dedicated, labeled equipment for allergen-free preparations prevents allergen proteins from being transferred between foods.

TFHC - Texas Food Handlers Certification Practice Test