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Twenty flashcards on spotting a food allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, and what staff do until help arrives.
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- How soon after eating do food allergy symptoms usually appear?
- From within a few minutes to a few hours.
- What is anaphylaxis?
- A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.
- Name skin signs of an allergic reaction.
- Hives, flushed skin or rash, and swelling of the face, tongue or lips.
- Name mouth and stomach signs.
- Tingling or itching in the mouth, vomiting or diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
- Name breathing signs.
- Coughing or wheezing, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, and difficulty breathing.
- Name the signs that affect the whole body most.
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, and loss of consciousness.
- What can anaphylaxis lead to?
- Constricted airways, a severe drop in blood pressure with shock, and suffocation from throat swelling.
- Can a food allergic reaction cause death?
- Yes. In severe cases anaphylactic shock and death may result.
- What three steps does the FDA give someone with a known allergy who feels symptoms?
- Stop eating the food, weigh emergency treatment such as epinephrine, and seek medical attention.
- Which drug, injected promptly, helps prevent life-threatening anaphylaxis?
- Epinephrine.
- Does a mild reaction mean the allergy is mild?
- No. Any allergic reaction can lead to anaphylaxis.
- How fast can anaphylaxis turn dangerous?
- It can start mild and become life-threatening in a short time if not treated promptly.
- A guest has an allergic reaction in the restaurant: what is the call?
- Call 911.
- After calling 911, what does the staff do with the guest?
- Stay with the guest until help arrives.
- On the Massachusetts staff poster, what must stand out?
- "Call 911", shown prominently.
- What share of the U.S. population has food allergies, per the Food Code?
- About 4%, or twelve million Americans.
- Which allergy facts must the person in charge be able to describe?
- The foods that are major allergens and the symptoms they can cause in a sensitive person.
- Which difference must allergen training explain?
- The difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy.
- Reporting a serious reaction to the FDA: which product details help?
- Lot number, expiration date, UPC code, and photos of the label and lot code.
- Why keep the food package after a reaction?
- It may hold important information for the report.
Official sources
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Food Allergies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Food Allergies: What You Need to Know
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Food Code 2022 (full document, January 18, 2023)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Division of Food Protection
Food Allergen Awareness FAQs
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