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