Major food allergens, cross contact prevention, and special dietary accommodation concepts tested on ServSafe exams.
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- How many major food allergens are regulated under US food labeling laws?
- Nine major food allergens
- Name the nine major food allergens regulated in the US
- Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame
- Which allergen accounts for the most food allergies in children?
- Peanuts
- What is cross contact in a food service operation?
- The unintended transfer of allergens from one food to another through direct contact or shared equipment
- Which type of food preparation is most likely to cause cross contact with allergens?
- Using the same cutting board, utensils, or equipment for allergen-containing and allergen-free foods without cleaning between uses
- How should allergen-containing ingredients be stored in a refrigerator?
- On a separate shelf above other foods to prevent dripping
- What color-coded label or marking should be used to identify allergen-containing foods in storage?
- Red label or red marking, or whatever system is clearly defined in the operation's allergen control plan
- What is the minimum hot water temperature and contact time required to sanitize food contact surfaces that have touched allergens?
- 180 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 seconds, or use an approved three-compartment wash with proper concentrations of sanitizer
- Must staff members wear separate gloves when handling allergen-containing foods?
- Yes, or wash hands thoroughly between handling allergen-containing and allergen-free foods
- Should employees with food allergies be assigned tasks involving their allergen?
- No, they should be reassigned to prevent accidental exposure and cross contact
- What must be documented when an allergen is identified in a menu item?
- The menu item name, the allergen present, the date identified, and where it is displayed to customers
- Can a customer request a gluten-free meal from a restaurant that serves gluten?
- Yes, but the restaurant must clearly explain the risk of cross contact and follow strict protocols to minimize it
- What is celiac disease and how does gluten affect people with this condition?
- An autoimmune disorder triggered by eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, causing intestinal damage and nutrient malabsorption
- Which religious dietary law requires meat and dairy to be kept separate?
- Kosher (Jewish dietary law)
- What meat is prohibited in Halal dietary practices?
- Pork