Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 144 of 319
Under federal allergen labeling, which pair represents TWO separate Big 9 allergens that must be declared individually?
a.Salmon (fin fish) and shrimp (crustacean shellfish)
b.Walnuts and almonds (both tree nuts, one declaration covers them)
c.Cow milk and goat milk (both milk, one declaration covers them)
d.Wheat and barley (both grains, one declaration covers them)
Explanation
Fin fish and crustacean shellfish are two distinct Big 9 categories and must be declared separately, with the specific species named. Different tree nut species must each be named, but they share the tree nut category. Barley contains gluten but is not a Big 9 allergen (only wheat is federally listed).
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