Contamination & AllergensQuestion 46 of 320
The Big 9 major food allergens recognized in the United States include milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and which newest addition?
a.Corn
b.Garlic
c.Sesame
d.Mustard
Explanation
Sesame became the ninth major allergen in the U.S. under the FASTER Act, joining milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. Corn, garlic, and mustard are not among the U.S. Big 9. Managers must be able to identify all nine on their menus.
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