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Question:

How many different foods can cause allergic reactions?

A Researchers still do not know.

explanation

While the “big 8” foods account for 90% of all food allergies, there are still more than 160 known food allergens. Corn, meat, seeds and fruit are a few examples of non-Big 8 foods.

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Which population experiences the highest occurrences of food allergies?

Children

Children experience the highest rates of food allergies. Children’s immune systems are more reactive to allergens. While all of the “Big 8” allergens are common triggers, peanuts are the most frequent. It is possible for children to outgrow some food allergies; however, peanuts, shellfish, and tree nuts are usually lifelong allergies.

Which is an example of cross-contract?

Putting cheese on a sandwich.

Putting cheese on a sandwich is an example of cross-contact. Cross-contact can be either direct or indirect. Putting cheese on a sandwich is an example of direct cross-contamination.

Which of the following happens first?

The kitchen prepares the allergen special order and plates it on a red allergen plate.

The first event is the kitchen preparing the allergen special order and plating it on a red allergen plate.Preparing the allergen special order is the first step out of the options listed. Using a red-colored plate to signify an allergen special order is an effective way to differentiate the dish.

Which of the following would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease?

Eating wheat

Eating wheat would trigger symptoms in a person with Celiac Disease.For a person with Celiac Disease, the only treatment is completely avoiding gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, and barley. Whenever gluten is consumed, it triggers a reaction in the body that damages the small intestine. This means food cannot be absorbed and a person can stay malnourished no matter how much they eat.

Celiac Disease is an example of a(n):

Autoimmune disease.

Celiac disease is an example of an autoimmune disease.For someone with Celiac Disease, eating gluten causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body’s healthy tissues. Therefore Celiac Disease is not the same as digestive disturbance due to gluten, or gluten intolerance. Also, it is not an allergy because the immune system is not attacking the protein in ingested food.

True or False. For cross-contact to occur, large amounts of two different foods must come together and mix.

False

Large amounts of two different foods are NOT needed for cross-contact to occur.Most frequently the amounts of food are so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. Even such small amounts are enough to trigger an allergic reaction.

When a guest places a special order due to an allergy, they are trusting you with:

Their health and their safety

When a guest places a special order due to an allergy, they are trusting you with their health and safety. Food allergies range from mild to life-threatening, so it is always important to be vigilant about them. If a guest goes into anaphylaxis because of exposure to an allergen, their life could be in danger.

True or False. Food allergies can be serious enough to send a person to the emergency room.

True

Food allergies can be serious enough to send a person to the emergency roomWhen a person with food allergies experiences anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction to an allergen, 911 should be called immediately. Young adults and people who have asthma and/or food allergies are particularly at risk of death from anaphylaxis.

True or False: It is okay to stack plates beside or on top of an allergen special order when delivering them to the guest’s table.

False

It is NOT okay to stack plates beside or on top of an allergen special order when delivering them to the guest’s table.Allergen special orders should be delivered by hand to the guest. Stacking plates or spilling other foods on this order are easy ways for cross-contact to occur. Try to keep an allergen special order separate from all other foods.

Which of the following is an example of a food allergy?

Immune reaction to dairy

An immune system reaction to dairy is an example of a food allergy.A dairy allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to the proteins found in milk. When only the digestive system is involved, this is known as lactose intolerance and the affected person will experience digestive issues.

When Ellie eats soy products, she experiences digestive upset and discomfort. Ellie’s reaction to soy can best be described as:

Soy intolerance.

Ellie’s digestive upset and discomfort can best be described as a soy intolerance.Discomfort in the digestive tract is best described as an in tolerance unless there are also more severe symptoms like hives, reddening of the skin, nasal congestion, swelling, or trouble swallowing. These indicate a reaction by the immune system instead of just the digestive tract.

Which of the following can be life threatening?

Peanut allergy

A Peanut allergy can be life threatening.Even small amounts of peanut can trigger an allergic reaction. Sometimes just touching a peanut or peanut residue off of a surface can trigger a reaction. This is especially dangerous if someone with a peanut allergy casually touches a peanut, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

True or False: Confirming an allergen special order meal at pickup is mandatory.

True

Confirming an allergen special order meal at pickup is mandatory.Pickup is the last chance to confirm that an order is correct before it is delivered to the guest. The person delivering the order should verbally confirm the meal, then carry it by hand to the guest.

Who on the staff needs to understand the policy about handling allergen special orders?

Everyone

Everyone on the staff needs to understand the policy about handling allergen special orders.All staff members must understand this procedure so that no mistakes are made along the way.

True or False. The number of people suffering from food allergies is decreasing over time.

False

The number of people suffering from allergies is NOT decreasing over time.For reasons that researchers do not understand, the number of people experiencing food allergies is growing. Of these, the largest population affected is children. This is a global phenomenon and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology is leading the way for research in Europe, as 17 million Europeans suffer from allergies.