Identification should include

• outlining the purpose of the FDA Food Code
• defining the most common food allergens and their origins
• defining food sensitivity and food intolerance.

Teacher Resource:

FDA Food Code (2022), U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the most common treatments for food allergens, according to the FDA Food Code?
• What are the major food groups that account for 90 percent of food allergies?
• What is the difference between food sensitivity and food intolerance?

Communication

• What labeling regulations identify major allergens on food product labels?
• What actions should be taken to prevent cross-contamination of foods with known allergens?

Leadership

• What regulations promote safe food manufacturing and processing facilities?
• What conditions need to be in place for a food recall?

Management

• How can cross-contamination of foods with potential allergens be prevented?
• What is the purpose of the FDA Food Code?