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What percentage of total recalls in the U.S. are due to undeclared allergens?
What percentage of total recalls in the U.S. are due to undeclared allergens?
- 50-60%
- 30-40% (correct)
- 10-20%
- 70-80%
How many major allergens need to be declared in food products?
How many major allergens need to be declared in food products?
- 12
- 14 (correct)
- 10
- 16
What is the estimated percentage of children with food allergies?
What is the estimated percentage of children with food allergies?
- 15-18%
- 2-3%
- 10-12%
- 5-8% (correct)
What is a potential fatal consequence of an allergic reaction?
What is a potential fatal consequence of an allergic reaction?
What is a common cause of allergen recalls?
What is a common cause of allergen recalls?
Which food category has the highest number of allergen recalls?
Which food category has the highest number of allergen recalls?
What is a potential cause of allergen cross-contact in food processing?
What is a potential cause of allergen cross-contact in food processing?
What is a challenge in cleaning food contact surfaces to prevent allergen cross-contact?
What is a challenge in cleaning food contact surfaces to prevent allergen cross-contact?
Why is microbiologically clean not equivalent to allergen clean?
Why is microbiologically clean not equivalent to allergen clean?
What is an important factor affecting allergen removal from food contact surfaces?
What is an important factor affecting allergen removal from food contact surfaces?
What is a possible preventive measure against allergen cross-contact?
What is a possible preventive measure against allergen cross-contact?
Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of allergen cleaning procedures?
Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of allergen cleaning procedures?
What proportion of the population is estimated to have a food allergy?
What proportion of the population is estimated to have a food allergy?
What is a common cause of an allergic reaction?
What is a common cause of an allergic reaction?
Why is it essential for food businesses to control allergenic ingredients?
Why is it essential for food businesses to control allergenic ingredients?
What is a consequence of inadequate labeling of allergens?
What is a consequence of inadequate labeling of allergens?
What is a common reason for food allergen recalls?
What is a common reason for food allergen recalls?
How many people die each year due to food allergies?
How many people die each year due to food allergies?
What is the main reason for food recalls in the U.S. according to the Reportable Food Registry?
What is the main reason for food recalls in the U.S. according to the Reportable Food Registry?
As of December 2014, what are food businesses required to provide?
As of December 2014, what are food businesses required to provide?
What percentage of allergen recalls are associated with consumer reactions?
What percentage of allergen recalls are associated with consumer reactions?
What is the trend in undeclared allergens in food products over time?
What is the trend in undeclared allergens in food products over time?
What is the leading cause of food recalls in the U.S. from 2013-2014?
What is the leading cause of food recalls in the U.S. from 2013-2014?
What is the percentage of total recalls in the U.S. due to undeclared allergens, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella?
What is the percentage of total recalls in the U.S. due to undeclared allergens, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella?
