- Allergens Test Flashcards

A guest experiences hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing after eating. These symptoms most likely indicate:

Answer: Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction

Hives, swelling, and difficulty breathing are classic signs of anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal allergic response.

Which of the following is the correct first step when a customer reports experiencing an allergic reaction in your establishment?

Answer: Contact emergency services (call 911) immediately

Anaphylaxis can worsen rapidly, so emergency services must be contacted immediately.

Which of the following foods is most likely to contain wheat as a hidden ingredient?

Answer: Soy sauce

Traditional soy sauce is made with wheat and contains gluten, making it a common hidden wheat source.

A food handler accidentally uses a pan that was used to cook fish to prepare a chicken dish for a guest with a fish allergy. Which action should be taken?

Answer: Discard the chicken and prepare a new serving with clean equipment

Any food prepared with cross-contact from an allergen must be discarded and remade with clean, dedicated equipment.

Tree nuts are a major allergen. Which of the following is classified as a tree nut?

Answer: Walnut

Walnuts are tree nuts; peanuts are legumes, and water chestnuts are aquatic vegetables.

What information should be included on an allergen alert ticket used in a restaurant kitchen?

Answer: The guest's name, table number, specific allergen(s), and any special preparation instructions

An allergen alert ticket must clearly communicate the guest's identity, location, allergen(s), and prep requirements to kitchen staff.

A food handler with a latex allergy should be aware that some foods can trigger a similar reaction due to latex-fruit syndrome. Which food is commonly associated with this condition?

Answer: Bananas

Bananas, along with avocados and kiwis, are commonly associated with latex-fruit syndrome due to shared proteins.