Contamination & HygieneQuestion 114 of 240
Which practice best protects guests with allergies when a special order is placed?
a.Serving the regular dish and telling the guest to pick around it
b.Checking every ingredient and label, using clean sanitized tools, and confirming with the kitchen
c.Adding the allergen 'just a little' since small amounts are safe
d.Guessing the ingredients from memory
Explanation
Safe allergen service means verifying all ingredients and labels, using clean and sanitized equipment, and communicating clearly between server and kitchen. Even a small amount of an allergen can cause a life-threatening reaction, so guessing or 'a little' is never acceptable. Picking around an allergen does not remove the protein already in the food.
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