Food related causes of ill health

• What should you do with cleaning fluid containers?

  Label the container
• What should you do with insecticide on fruits and vegetables?

  Wash fruit and vegetables
• How should bleach be stored?

  Store properly
• What are physical contaminants in food?

  Solid objects that shouldn't be in food
• What is a common food allergen related to seafood?

  Fish and seafood
• What is a common food allergen related to dairy?

  Milk
• What is anaphylaxis?

  An extreme allergic reaction
• What are symptoms of anaphylaxis?

  Difficulty breathing and swollen throat
• What should you do if someone has anaphylaxis?

  Call 999
• What is coeliac disease?

  An extreme immune reaction to gluten
• What must individuals with coeliac disease avoid?

  All gluten-containing foods
• What can coeliac disease cause if not managed?

  Vitamin B12 deficiency and death
• How can you avoid food allergies?

  Label accurately and read labels
• What is important for preventing cross-contamination?

  Clean between tasks
• What are the steps to avoid food allergies and intolerances?

  • Label all menus with allergens
  • Read labels on pre-prepared foods
  • Use separate boards and knives for allergens
  • Clean between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
• What are symptoms of lactose intolerance?

  Stomach ache and diarrhoea
• What should individuals with lactose intolerance avoid?

  All dairy products
• What should individuals with gluten intolerance avoid?

  All gluten-containing foods
• What can a food allergy cause?

  Rashes and swollen lips
• What is anaphylactic shock?

  An extreme allergic reaction causing difficulty breathing
• How should anaphylactic shock be treated?

  With an epipen
• What foods contain gluten?

  Bread, pasta, and sometimes oats
• What foods should be avoided in coeliac disease?

  Bread, pasta, cakes, and sometimes oats
• What can happen if coeliac disease is not managed?

  Can cause vitamin B12 deficiency and death
• What are the common food allergens?

  • MSG
  • Aspartame
  • Gluten
  • Lupin
  • Soy
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Nuts and peanuts
  • Milk
  • Fish and seafood
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Sesame
  • Lactose