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Food Safety: Allergy Awareness
Learn how to understand the basic science behind food allergies.
Maestro
Updated Sep 17, 2024
What you'll learn
- Understand the basic science behind food allergies
- Recall the eight main food allergens
- State the differences between food allergies and intolerances
- Recognize the symptoms of a food allergy
- Recall actions that can prevent the risk of an allergic reaction
- State the difference between cross-contamination and cross-contact
- Recall the steps to be taken if someone experiences an allergic reaction
Course Description
As the number of people with food allergies in the U.S. continues to rise, food handlers play an increasingly important role in keeping people safe by using the best practices in their workplace. Maintaining a clean work environment, preparing and storing food correctly, and practicing good hygiene are all essential to preventing allergic reactions.
In this self-directed course, you'll learn how allergies affect the body and the eight most common food allergens. Interactive elements and learning checks throughout the course will prepare you to not only limit the transfer of allergens by handling food safely, but also respond appropriately in the event of an allergic reaction.
