ICFSM Food Allergen Management 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sesame

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Mustard

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Lupin

Answer

Celery

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A voluntary precautionary allergen labeling statement not regulated by FALCPA

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A mandatory FDA-required allergen warning

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Proof that peanuts are an intentional ingredient

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A substitute for listing peanuts in the ingredient declaration

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Food allergies are always more severe than food intolerances

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Food intolerances can be life-threatening; food allergies cannot

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Food allergies are caused by bacteria; food intolerances are caused by chemicals

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Using the same cutting board as other dishes but washing it quickly

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Preparing the allergen-free dish last after finishing other orders

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Informing the customer that trace amounts are acceptable

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Walnut

Answer

Coconut

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Peanut

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Nutmeg

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Continue using the product until the current stock is depleted

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File a complaint with the FDA before taking any other action

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Inform customers verbally that the recipe may have changed

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)

Answer

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

Answer

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) Section 201

Answer

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA)