LESSON 6 A food allergy is the bodys The only way to prevent it is What is a Food Allergy Common Food Allergens Milk and Dairy Products Eggs and Egg Products Fish and Shellfish WheatGluten ID: 1034142
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1. Special ConsiderationsCross-Contact and Food AllergiesLESSON 6
2. A food allergy is the body’s …The only way to prevent it is …What is a Food Allergy?
3. Common Food AllergensMilk and Dairy ProductsEggs and Egg ProductsFish and ShellfishWheat/GlutenSoy and Soy ProductsPeanuts and Tree Nuts, such as pecans & walnuts
4. Symptoms of Food Allergies usually appear within a few minutes to two hoursHivesFlushed skin or rashTingling or itchy sensation in the mouthFace, tongue or lip swellingCoughing or wheezing
5. Possible Symptoms of Food AllergiesDizziness and/or lightheadednessSwelling of the throat and vocal cordsDifficulty breathingVomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal crampsLoss of consciousnessAnaphylactic shockRemember, in an Emergency to call 911
6. Identifying Potential Allergens in FoodTell the person the ingredients in the dish Have an ingredient list of all foods served
7. Cross-ContactCross-contact happens when a food allergen or gluten is transferred to a food meant to be allergen or gluten-free.
8. Preventing Cross-ContactIf preparing a food for an individual with an allergy, special care needs to be taken to avoid cross-contact in the kitchen.
9. Sources of Cross ContactKnives/shared utensilsToastersColandersCutting boardsFlour siftersShared containersCondimentsAirborne wheat flour
10. Sources of Cross ContactDeep FryersPeanut oil – is an allergenFrying shrimp and french fries in the same oil can spread the shrimp allergen to the friesBaking peanut butter cookies and chocolate chip cookies on the same parchment can spread PB oil to the chocolate chip cookies
11. Food Prep ConsiderationsFirst, wash hands and change gloves when preparing food for someone with a food allergy.Clean and sanitize surfaces before preparing the food/foods: countertops, cutting boards, flat-top grills, etc.
12. Food Prep ConsiderationsRemember: If a mistake is made, start over and remake the allergy-friendly meal.
13. What to do if Cross-Contact HappensDo NOT serve the food to the person with the food allergy.Label the food with the potential allergen. Set food aside.
14. If Someone has an Allergic ReactionCall 911