Which statement about allergen proteins is TRUE?
a.Rinsing a plated dish under running water washes the allergen proteins away
b.Freezing a dish overnight breaks the allergen proteins down for good
c.Allergen proteins are not destroyed by normal cooking or freezing
d.Cooking a dish to above 165°F destroys the allergen proteins in it
Explanation
Unlike most pathogens, allergen proteins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing, so the only reliable protection for an allergic guest is preventing the allergen from contacting the food at all. Rinsing a plate leaves protein behind on the food and the dish, freezing does not break the protein down, and heat above 165°F kills pathogens without changing the allergen — which is why none of those three can make a dish safe once cross-contact has occurred.
Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
Own the complete ServSafe Food Protection Manager guide — PDF + EPUB, $19.99 →
Related questions on this topic
- A manager is training staff on food defense against intentional contamination. Which is a good food-defense practice?
- A cook prepares a dish for a guest with a wheat allergy. Which ingredient must be avoided because it contains wheat?
- Physical contamination can be reduced by which of the following practices?
- A manager receives a shipment of fresh fish. Which sign indicates the fish should be REJECTED due to possible contamination or spoilage?
- A guest with a milk (dairy) allergy orders a dish. Which of these hidden ingredients could still contain milk and cause a reaction?
- During receiving, a manager should measure the temperature of cold TCS deliveries and reject them if they arrive above:
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass team · Verified against ServSafe Food Protection Manager Exam · How we review