Food Allergen Management Flashcards
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Which of the following is a hidden source of milk allergen that customers and food handlers may not recognize?
Answer: Casein in non-dairy creamers
Casein is a milk protein used in some non-dairy creamers and other products, making it a hidden source of milk allergen despite the 'non-dairy' label.
What is the key difference between a food allergy and food intolerance?
Answer: A food allergy involves an immune system response while intolerance does not
A food allergy triggers an immune system response that can be life-threatening, while food intolerance involves digestive issues without immune involvement.
When a customer informs the server they have a fish allergy, which action is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Note it on the order ticket and notify the kitchen and chef immediately
Documenting the allergy on the order ticket and alerting the kitchen ensures the entire team is aware and can take preventive measures against cross-contact.
Which of the following is the BEST way to verify that a supplier's ingredients are free from a specific allergen?
Answer: Request written specifications and allergen declarations from the supplier
Written allergen declarations and ingredient specifications from suppliers provide documented verification of allergen status in sourced ingredients.
Which of the following foods is a known source of hidden gluten that individuals with wheat allergy or celiac disease must avoid?
Answer: Soy sauce
Traditional soy sauce contains wheat as an ingredient, making it a hidden source of gluten that those with wheat allergies or celiac disease must avoid.
Which practice BEST reduces the risk of allergen cross-contact when plating allergen-free meals?
Answer: Changing gloves, washing hands, and using clean dedicated utensils and plates
Changing gloves, washing hands, and using clean dedicated equipment eliminates allergen protein transfer during the plating of allergen-free meals.
According to the FASTER Act of 2021, by what date did sesame become required to be labeled as a major allergen on packaged foods sold in the United States?
Answer: January 1, 2023
The FASTER Act mandated that sesame be declared as a major allergen on food labels effective January 1, 2023.