Food Allergens and Recalls

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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?

  • 12
  • 14 (correct)
  • 10
  • 16

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?

<p>Anaphylaxis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of allergen recalls?

<p>Wrong package or label (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which food category has the highest number of allergen recalls?

<p>Bakery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cause of allergen cross-contact in food processing?

<p>Improper use of product rework (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in cleaning food contact surfaces to prevent allergen cross-contact?

<p>Cleaning in a dry environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is microbiologically clean not equivalent to allergen clean?

<p>Proteins are notoriously 'sticky' and difficult to remove (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor affecting allergen removal from food contact surfaces?

<p>Type of food allergen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible preventive measure against allergen cross-contact?

<p>Using dedicated cooking and processing media (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate the effectiveness of allergen cleaning procedures?

<p>To reduce the risk of allergen cross-contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of the population is estimated to have a food allergy?

<p>2% of adults and 5-8% of children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of an allergic reaction?

<p>Eating a tiny amount of a food (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for food businesses to control allergenic ingredients?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of inadequate labeling of allergens?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for food allergen recalls?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people die each year due to food allergies?

<p>10 people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for food recalls in the U.S. according to the Reportable Food Registry?

<p>Undeclared allergens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of December 2014, what are food businesses required to provide?

<p>Information about allergenic ingredients (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of allergen recalls are associated with consumer reactions?

<p>5-15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in undeclared allergens in food products over time?

<p>Increasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of food recalls in the U.S. from 2013-2014?

<p>Undeclared allergens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of total recalls in the U.S. due to undeclared allergens, Listeria monocytogenes, and Salmonella?

<p>30-40% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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