Food ServSafe Allergens Test
A condition generally involving stomach digestive systems that is usually not life threatening is called
Food Intolerance
An intolerance to a protein that is found in common grains is called
Gluten Intolerance
A food Allergy is a condition involving a persons
Immune System
Food Allergy
It is the immune system reaction to food when food eaten mistakenly considers it harmful which then releases chemicals for an allergic reaction
What special care should you do when seating a person with a food allergy
Remove utensils and clean and sanitize the table laminated menu should be cleaned Salt and pepper and also condiments should be cleaned or removed from the table entirely.
What are the symptoms of food allergies
The symptoms may be mild if mild: rashes, hives, itching or swelling If severe: trouble breathing, wheezing or loss of consciousness
Identifying special orders
different from the rest so you can tell it's a special order for a food allergen. Either cover a sticker different type of plates special tooth-pick double plating
Food Intolerance affects
digestive system
Statements to Food Labels
Have to have either an containment statement or a manufactured by or just allergy information - this product is packed and contained with...
Food Allergen
Is the foods protein that causes the reaction
What is Anaphylaxis
It is a serious allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and may cause death
What are the BIG EIGHT allergens
Milk Eggs Soy Beans Fish Tree Nuts Peanuts Shell-Fish Wheat
Personal hygiene can cause
cross contact
How many times per minutes do people have to go to an emergency room
every three minutes which also is 200,000 ER visits per year
Check with guest about?
meal acceptable? Met needs? Any questions? Thanks!
Keep separate food equipment separate unless you can't then what procedures would you use instead as another option?
run certain things through the dishwasher Wash hands and get new gloves Wipe everything down Clean counters with spray cleaner Wash and sanitize everything
how to confirm the special order with who
the kitchen and chef
how many items can cause allergic reactions
160 food items
How to take special orders
Handled by designated person who is taking the order Guest name on order is important Tell chef immediately
To ensure food safety you must
1. Read labels 2.Check shipments 3. Store foods in separate containers on shelf properly
How many people suffer from food allergies
15 million
How many deaths happen in the United States due to Food Allergic Reactions
150 to 200 deaths in the United States 1/2 of deaths in food services and operations
Whats the secret ingredient policy
At a minimum. identify if allergen is used in recipe operation determines how much info to reveal Restaurants or operations may choose to reveal all secret ingredients if they choose to do so for customer safety.
A genetic disease that interferes with the absorption of food is called
Celiac Disease
Do children or adults are more prone to food allergies?
Children are prone more to food allergies 40 percent have severe food reactions
What triggers an allergic reaction to food?
It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein that has been ingested. The attack by the immune system may trigger the sudden release of chemicals including; histamine resulting in symptoms of an allergic reaction
What are symptoms for Allergic Reactions
Nausea Wheezing Swelling parts of the body such as; face, eyes or feet Vomiting Diarrhea
Is there a cure for a food allergic reaction
No cures for food allergies as of right now
Cross Contact
Occurs when one food comes into contact with another food and proteins mix
how many allergens by law have to be labeled?
The big eight have to be labeled
Whats the popular medicine that the ER may use or the ambulance once you call for help as of 911
The most common medicine Ephinephrine
Cross Contamination
Transfer of disease causing organisms from one source to another.
steps to serving the special order
ensure nothing is added or spilled into or onto it Serve sauces and slides separately carry order by hand Keep separate from other orders Handled by desginated person
Food Allergy affects the
immune system
Gluten
protein found in grain
How to deal with anaphalxic shock?
recognize symptoms of the shock do not leave the guest alone Ask for emergency contact information call 911 immediately Explain someone had an allergic reaction and report epinephrine use meet first res ponders at a door