For Gluten Sake!
What is the current treatment for celiac disease suffers?
A gluten-free diet
(Made without Gluten-Containing Ingredients in our cafes)
If a recipe or ingredient changes, who do you notify?
Chef or manager. Ingredient and recipe changes must be communicated to management for guest safety.
TRUE or FALSE
If a small amount of food allergen is inhaled or consumed, a reaction is not likely to happen.
False.
Even a small amount of an offending food can cause an allergic reaction.
Name 5 common tree nuts
Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Cashews, Hazelnuts, Pecans, Macadamia Nuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts
Which of the following do NOT contain milk?
cottage cheese, casein, ghee, yogurt, or cream of tartar.
cream of tartar
TRUE or FALSE
1 in 133 people (~2 million) suffer from celiac disease
True!
If a guest picks up a muffin that contains nuts and then a muffin that does not contain nuts, can the second muffin cause an allergic reaction to a customer with a nut allergy?
Yes, the tongs are a source of cross-contact with the nut allergen because they touched the nut-containing muffin first.
The most serious type of food allergic reaction. It occurs rapidly, and often leads to multiple organ failure. Immediate medical attention is required. If not treated quickly, the individual may die.
Anaphylaxis
Peanuts are not tree nuts! They are grown underground and not in trees.They are actually considered _________.
Legume
This is why guests can be allergic to peanuts and not other tree nuts.
TRUE or FALSE
An example of equipment cross-contact is frying mozzarella sticks and French Fries in the same fryer?
True!
The French fries are no longer safe for an individual with a dairy allergy OR gluten intolerance if cooked in a shared fryer.
In which 4 grains is gluten found?
Wheat, rye, barley, and oats
(unless certified gluten free oats)
Which items are potentials sources of cross-contact?
Aprons, towels, fryers, sani-buckets, or cutting boards.
ALL are potential sources of cross-contact
How soon can allergic reactions happen after food is ingested?
Signs and symptoms usually occur within minutes but can be delayed up to 2 hours.
What percentage of food allergy reactions are caused by the top-9 allergens?
90% of food allergen reactions are caused by one of the top-9 allergens.
If someone is allergic to cow’s milk, can they drink milk from other animals, such as goat?
No.
Usually, if someone is allergic to cow’s milk they should avoid milk from other domestic animals too.
Which of the following is not a hidden source of wheat/gluten:
buckwheat, beer, licorice, imitation crab meat, soy sauce
BUCKWHEAT
Despite its name, 100% buckwheat does not contain wheat. All others have hidden wheat/gluten.
TRUE or FALSE
Cooking food at high heat will remove allergens from food?
False.
Cooking does not destroy food allergen proteins. Cooking food will never make it safe for a food-allergic guest to eat.
TRUE or FALSE
An EpiPen is crucial to stopping an allergic reaction. Once administered the reaction will stop.
False.
EpiPens slow down reactions, but do not stop them from happening. After an EpiPen injection, individuals still need medical treatment.
Which four allergens are most likely to be life-threatening?
Peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish
BUT any allergen can cause life-threatening responses
Peanut allergies are historically the leading cause of fatal food-induced anaphylaxis.
Name this item for the menu using Advanced Menu Naming Technique. What COR icons should it get?
Tomato soup made with heavy cream, herbs, salt, pepper to taste, and crouton garnish.
Creamy tomato soup garnished with croutons
Tomato bisque garnished with croutons
Vegetarian icon (not vegan because of the dairy, not MWGCI because of the croutons)
What is the difference between the reaction times of those with food allergies versus celiac disease?
Food allergy reactions tend to happen immediately (up to 2 hours after ingestion); while gluten exposure may cause immediate symptoms as well, chronic exposure causes long-term damage.
TRUE or FALSE
We are required to make modifications to serve all guests with food allergies who choose to dine with us.
True!
Guests with food allergies are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What are the 4 common symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Think FAST
Face: itching, redness, swelling
Airway: trouble breathing, coughing, wheezing, difficulty swallowing
Stomach: pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea
Total Body: hives, rash, weakness, paleness loss of consciousness
Unlike milk or egg allergies, which children frequently outgrow, only about THIS PERCENTAGE of kids outgrow a peanut allergy.
20%
Lifelong condition for the majority of people.
This fermented milk drink that originated in the Caucasus Mountains is rich in probiotics with a w tangy and slightly effervescent
Kefier