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  1. The FASTER Act of 2021 added which ingredient as the 9th major food allergen in the United States?

    Answer: Sesame

    The Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2021 officially added sesame as the 9th major food allergen, effective January 1, 2023.

  2. A 'may contain traces of peanuts' advisory statement on a food label is best described as:

    Answer: A voluntary precautionary allergen labeling statement not regulated by FALCPA

    Precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) such as 'may contain' statements are voluntary and not mandated by FALCPA; they indicate a risk of unintentional cross-contact during manufacturing.

  3. What is the primary physiological difference between a food allergy and food intolerance?

    Answer: Food allergies involve an immune system response; food intolerance involves a digestive response

    A food allergy triggers an immune system reaction against specific proteins, while food intolerance involves difficulty digesting a substance and is not immune-mediated.

  4. When preparing an allergen-free meal for a customer with a documented tree nut allergy, what practice is MOST important?

    Answer: Using dedicated allergen-free equipment and preparing the dish in a clean area

    Dedicated allergen-free equipment and a clean preparation area prevent cross-contact, which is the most important safeguard when preparing meals for allergic customers.

  5. Which of the following tree nuts is classified as a major food allergen under the FDA's Big 9?

    Answer: Walnut

    Walnut is a true tree nut and is classified under the tree nut allergen group; peanuts are legumes, coconut is technically a fruit, and nutmeg is a spice.

  6. A food safety manager discovers that a supplier changed an ingredient in a product without notification. What should the manager do FIRST?

    Answer: Immediately pull the product from use and review the new ingredient list for allergens

    When a supplier changes ingredients without notification, the manager must immediately remove the product and review the new formula to identify any potential allergen risks before reintroducing it.

  7. Which FDA regulation mandates that food manufacturers label the presence of major food allergens on packaged foods?

    Answer: Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)

    FALCPA, enacted in 2004, requires manufacturers to clearly label the presence of the major food allergens on packaged food products sold in the United States.