Contamination & AllergensQuestion 353 of 500
A guest with a shrimp allergy orders french fries. The kitchen fries breaded shrimp and fries in the same oil. What should the server say?
a.The fries are safe because they cook at 350°F
b.The fries are safe because they are a plant food
c.The fries are not safe because the oil is shared
d.The fries are safe because they cook in a basket
Explanation
Shared frying oil carries allergen protein from the breaded shrimp into everything else cooked in it, and neither the frying temperature nor a separate basket removes that protein. An operation that wants to serve allergen-safe fried items needs a dedicated fryer with its own oil.
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