Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 145 of 319
A line cook just plated a peanut sauce dish. The next ticket is for a guest with a peanut allergy. What is the MINIMUM correct action before preparing the allergen-free meal?
a.Wash hands, change gloves, use clean and sanitized utensils, and use a clean prep zone or new cutting board
b.Wipe the cutting board with the same wiping cloth and start cooking
c.Spray sanitizer on the gloves currently being worn and continue
d.Cook the allergen-free meal to 165°F so any peanut residue is destroyed
Explanation
Allergens are PROTEINS — cooking temperature does NOT destroy them. The food handler must wash hands, change gloves, and use clean, sanitized utensils and surfaces (or a dedicated allergen-free zone) so no peanut residue contacts the next meal. Wiping with a reused cloth or spraying sanitizer over dirty gloves still leaves protein residue.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code 2-103.11; FALCPAPractice all 319 questions free — no signup required.
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