PPT-Food Allergens

Unit 6 What is a Food Allergy An allergy occurs when the bodys natural defenses overreact to exposure to a particular substance treating it as an invader and sending out chemicals to defend against it . Webinar. Subject : Allergen Management. Tutor : Dr. K.N. Shashikanth. Date: 07. th. October 2013. 2. Allergen Management. Allergen are substances, usually proteins which are capable of inducing an allergic reaction. Food allergens are typically naturally-occurring proteins in foods or derivatives of them that cause abnormal immune responses. . Preparing and Serving Food Safety in School Kitchens. Ben Chapman, PhD. Katrina Levine, MPH, RD, LDN. May 28, 2015. What is a Food Allergy?. Immune system has a negative reaction to something in a food. Inc. ward nursing staff involved in food service. THINK - ALLERGENS. THINK - ALLERGENS. There are . MAJOR . changes to the information that people preparing or serving food must give to their . Medical Director, PAS. PROBLEM – National Concern. 60 Million Americans suffer from allergies. 40% of children – 30% of adults. 90% of asthma is triggered by allergies. Allergies increased 50% since 1997. Allergen Management. Supplier Quality . Forum. December 2011. This presentation contains the Kraft Foods requirements for a proper allergen management at the production facilities. The supplier is responsible . Module 1. Module Content. Definitions. Types and prevalence of food allergies in . the United . States. Types and prevalence of food allergies in foreign countries. Impact of food allergies. Definitions. Allergen Management. Supplier Quality . Forum. December 2011. This presentation contains the Kraft Foods requirements for a proper allergen management at the production facilities. The supplier is responsible . Guidelines for Bake SalesBake sales can provide good fund raising opportunities for nonprofit organizations (schools, sports teams, etc.). However, as in any situation where food is being prepared and Case Study . What Happened. June 2014, Clarksville, TN. 11-year-old Landon Wood was visiting relatives in Tennessee when they decided to take a trip to Publix. Landon wanted a wrapped chocolate cookie for his treat. Expansion of duties for person in charge. Person in charge must:. H. ave adequate knowledge of major food allergens, foods identified as major food allergens, and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.. Europe. Roberta Savli, EU Policy Advisor, . roberta.savli@efanet.org. . European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA). Who is EFA?. The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations (EFA). iTrain. . Simple Lesson Plan . Introduction . Trainer and Participants’. Introductions. Welcome!. Do you have any children in your CACFP center with food allergies? What foods are they allergic to?. By . Dereick. Rushton. Hospitality and Catering Manager . Allergens. Short Video. Here is a short video about Allergens by the Food Standards Agency: . Why do we need to know about Allergens?. Allergic reactions can make people very ill and can sometimes lead to death. . Ben Chapman, PhD. Katrina Levine, MPH, RD, LDN. May 28, 2015. What is a Food Allergy?. Immune system has a negative reaction to something in a food. Something in the food causes the immune system to produce antibodies (.