FatAFat Food Safety - Allergen Management - Food Safety Works

Here’s an outline for a **FatAFat Food Safety Training Module: Allergen Management**, under the tagline **"Food Safety Works"**. Let me know if you'd like any customization or specific details!

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## **FatAFat Food Safety Training**
### **Allergen Management: Food Safety Works**

**Purpose:**
To equip food handlers with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage food allergens, ensuring the safety of all customers, especially those with food allergies.

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### **1. Why Allergen Management is Critical**
- **The Risks:** Food allergies affect millions of people globally. Exposure to allergens can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as anaphylaxis.
- **Your Responsibility:** As a food handler, protecting customers from allergen exposure is a fundamental part of food safety.

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### **2. Understanding Food Allergens**
- **Big 9 Allergens:**
1. Milk
2. Eggs
3. Peanuts
4. Tree Nuts (e.g., almonds, cashews)
5. Fish
6. Shellfish
7. Soy
8. Wheat
9. Sesame

- **Hidden Allergens:** Ingredients or additives that may not be obvious, such as casein (milk), albumin (eggs), or hydrolyzed soy protein.

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### **3. Allergen Labeling & Communication**
- **Labeling Standards:** Ensure proper allergen labeling on packaged foods and menu items.
- **Customer Communication:** Train staff to confidently and accurately communicate allergen information to customers.

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### **4. Preventing Allergen Cross-Contact**
- **What is Cross-Contact?**
Cross-contact occurs when allergens are unintentionally transferred from one food item to another.

- **Best Practices:**
1. Wash hands thoroughly before handling allergen-free foods.
2. Use separate utensils, cutting boards, and containers for allergen-specific and allergen-free food.
3. Clean all surfaces and equipment after preparing allergenic foods.
4. Store allergenic ingredients separately from other foods.

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### **5. Handling Allergic Reactions**
- **Recognizing Symptoms:**
- Hives or rashes
- Swelling of lips, face, or throat
- Difficulty breathing
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea

- **Action Plan:**
1. Stay calm and act quickly.
2. Administer epinephrine (if trained to do so).
3. Call emergency services immediately.

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### **6. Real-Life Scenarios & Case Studies**
- Discuss real-life incidents to highlight the importance of proper allergen management.
- Use examples to emphasize accountability and the impact of negligence.

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### **7. Quiz: Test Your Knowledge**
Include a mix of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions to reinforce learning.

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### **Takeaway Message:**
**“FatAFat Food Safety – Because Every Meal Matters.”**
Your diligence can save lives. Food safety starts with you!

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