Examination should include describing how the presence of food allergens affects the food industry’s testing processes and procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How can food be contaminated during manufacturing and processing operations?
• What procedures should be in place to prevent contamination during food-processing and food-manufacturing operations?

Communication

• What allergen testing is conducted during inspections to determine if a food has been contaminated and needs to be recalled?
• What are the components of enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) allergen testing?

Leadership

• What should be done to ensure allergen-free food products?
• How can people with the G12 antibody be identified?

Management

• What industry tests are available for the evaluation of livestock prior to harvesting?
• What food allergens fall under the mandatory Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) food-labeling law?