Addressing Allergen Issues

Which of these is one of the nine major food allergens in the United States?

Which item is a crustacean shellfish, one of the major food allergens?

A guest with a milk allergy orders a dish. Which ingredient would make the dish unsafe for her?

Which sauce is most likely to contain peanuts?

A guest is allergic to egg. Which item should the server check for egg before serving?

Which is a sign that a guest may be having a serious allergic reaction?

A guest's throat begins to swell after eating, and she says she has a nut allergy. What should staff do first?

A guest tells the server she is allergic to tree nuts and asks if the pesto contains any. The server is not sure. What should the server do?

How should a server pass on a guest's allergy when placing the order?

A bakery packages its own muffins for sale. Under the Food Code, what must the label show about allergens?

On a label for food packaged on site, in what order are ingredients listed?

What is allergen cross-contact?

A cook drops a few shrimp onto a burger patty, picks them off and plans to cook the patty well. A guest with a shellfish allergy ordered it. What is correct?

A guest is allergic to shellfish. The fries are cooked in the same oil as breaded shrimp. What should the kitchen do?

A cook needs to make a sandwich for a guest with a wheat allergy right after slicing regular bread. What should the cook do first?

Which practice best prevents cross-contact on a buffet?

A kitchen often prepares meals for guests with gluten allergies. Which setup helps most?

A dish for a guest with a sesame allergy is ready. Which step helps make sure the right plate reaches the guest?