Food ServSafe Allergens Test 2023 with complete solution
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
How many people suffer from food allergies
15 million
Food Allergen
Is the foods protein that causes the reaction
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
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 is Anaphylaxis
It is a serious allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and may cause death
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
Do children or adults are more prone to food allergies?
Children are prone more to food allergies
40 percent have severe food reactions
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
how many items can cause allergic reactions
160 food items
What are the BIG EIGHT allergens
Milk
Eggs
Soy Beans
Fish
Tree Nuts
Peanuts
Shell-Fish
Wheat
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
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
How many people suffer from food allergies
15 million
Food Allergen
Is the foods protein that causes the reaction
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
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 is Anaphylaxis
It is a serious allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and may cause death
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
Do children or adults are more prone to food allergies?
Children are prone more to food allergies
40 percent have severe food reactions
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
how many items can cause allergic reactions
160 food items
What are the BIG EIGHT allergens
Milk
Eggs
Soy Beans
Fish
Tree Nuts
Peanuts
Shell-Fish
Wheat
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
