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Question:

When George eats ice cream, his body perceives the protein in dairy as an invader and his immune system acts to destroy it. George’s reaction to ice cream can best be described as:

A Dairy allergy.
explanation

When George’s immune system reacts to ice cream, it is an example of a dairy allergy.The differentiating factor between lactose intolerance and a true dairy allergy is whether or not the immune system is involved. Lactose intolerance means the body is missing the lactose enzyme and cannot break down the sugar found in dairy products. George’s immune system, on the other hand, overreacts to the protein in dairy.

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When there is a designated person to assist a guest with a food allergy, what is that person’s job?

To take the guest’s order, communicate it to the chef, and take the correct plate to the right guest without any cross-contact.

It is the designated person’s job to take the guest’s order, communicate it to the chef, and take the correct plate to the right guest without cross-contact.The goal of the designated person is to make sure a guest with a food allergy gets the correct order. By checking each step in the process, it is much more likely that one designated person will get the order correct than it would be if multiple employees were involved.

Gluten is found in which of the following?

All of the above

Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley.A wheat allergy can cause a large problem for an individual when you consider that it is the most prominent grain product in America. Examples of foods containing wheat are pasta, bread crumbs, and couscous.

If cross-contact occurs and is caught by staff before the dish goes to the guest, what should be done about it?

The food should be discarded and remade.

If cross-contact occurs, the food should be discarded and remade.Any amount of cross-contact could transfer enough food protein to trigger an allergic reaction. In all circumstances, the guest’s safety comes before the inconvenience of recooking their order.

Which of the following is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

Hives

Hives are a symptom of allergic reaction.Hives are considered a mild symptom of an allergic reaction and are not fatal. These red, itchy, swollen patches of skin can break out anywhere on the body.

Which of the following is a system for identifying allergen special orders?

A color-coded plate system

A color-coded plate system is a way to identify allergen special orders. Color-coding is a fast and decisive way to identify allergen special orders. This could mean using plates, toothpicks, or straws as long as there is a universal meaning for the identifiers used.

True or False. While food allergies are inconvenient, they are not life-threatening.

False

Food allergies are more than just inconvenient; they can be life-threatening. In a person with a food allergy, some foods can trigger a severe form of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. When someone goes into anaphylaxis, they require emergency medical care, including a shot of a medication called Epinephrine. Without immediate treatment, anaphylaxis can result in death.

What should the person delivering the allergen special order do at pickup?

Confirm that it is the allergen special order.

At pickup, the person delivering the allergen special order should confirm that it is the correct meal. Verbally confirming that this is an allergen special order is the final check before serving an order to a guest. The order should then be delivered by hand to the right guest.

In the case of an allergic reaction emergency, employees should:

Call 911.

In the case of an allergic reaction, emergency employees should call 911.During anaphylaxis, emergency medical attention is needed and 911 should be called right away. Then employees can wait outside to signal to the ambulance where help is needed.

Cross-contact refers to when two foods come into contact so that their ______ mix.

Proteins

Cross-contact refers to when two foods come into contact so that their proteins mix.A small amount is sufficient for cross-contact to occur and usually the amounts are small enough that they cannot be seen. After cross-contact, each food has small amounts of the other food in it.

True or False. The only cure for a food allergy is Epinephrine.

False

There is no cure for a food allergy. The only therapy is to avoid the offending food. Epinephrine is a very useful medication for emergency allergic reactions that would otherwise result in death. Epinephrine is a self-administered injection of adrenaline, and is extremely effective when used right away.

Who is the best person to deliver a meal to a guest with food allergies?

The designated person.

The designated person is the best option to deliver a meal to a guest with food allergies.Having the designated person deliver the food reduces the chance of cross-contact. It ensures that the dish will be delivered to the right guest without additional garnishes or sauces being added.