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Allergen Awareness and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 12 main food allergens?

a)

Milk

b)

Wheat

c)

Chicken

d)

Peanuts

2.

What allergen is commonly found in bread and pasta?

a)

Soya

b)

Wheat

c)

Fish

d)

Egg

3.

Which food is most likely to contain the allergen 'crustaceans'?

a)

Crab

b)

Beef

c)

Apple

d)

Rice

4.

What is a simple way to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen?

a)

Use the same chopping board for all foods

b)

Wash hands and equipment between tasks

c)

Store all foods together

d)

Never clean knives

5.

Which allergen is found in marzipan and some cakes?

a)

Fish

b)

Almonds (Nuts)

6.

How can you make sure knives are not used for both allergen and non-allergen foods?

a)

Use colour-coded handles

b)

Use only one knife for everything

c)

Never wash knives

d)

Hide knives

7.

Which of these is a symptom of an allergic reaction?

a)

Sneezing

b)

Itchy skin and swelling

c)

Feeling sleepy

d)

Sore muscles

8.

What is the consequence of serving food containing allergens to someone with an allergy?

a)

They will enjoy the food more

b)

They may have a serious reaction or go to hospital

c)

They will not notice

d)

They will eat less

9.

Which allergen is found in eggs?

a)

Soya

b)

Egg

c)

Fish

d)

Mustard

10.

What is the best way to label foods containing allergens?

a)

Use clear written labels

b)

Use secret codes

c)

Do not label at all

d)

Use pictures only

11.

Which of these foods is most likely to contain the allergen 'soya'?

a)

Tofu

b)

Chicken

c)

Cheese

d)

Apple

12.

What should you do if you see someone having an allergic reaction?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Get help and call for medical assistance

c)

Give them more food

d)

Ask them to sit down

13.

Which allergen is found in prawns and lobster?

a)

Fish

b)

Crustaceans

c)

Milk

d)

Mustard

14.

What is a safe food preparation technique to avoid allergen spread?

a)

Use purple chopping boards for allergens

b)

Mix all foods together

c)

Never clean surfaces

d)

Use hands instead of utensils

15.

Which allergen is found in cheese and yoghurt?

a)

Milk

b)

Soya

c)

Fish

d)

Mustard

16.

What is a sign that someone may be having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)?

a)

Coughing

b)

Difficulty breathing and swelling of the throat

c)

Sneezing

d)

Sore feet

17.

Which allergen is found in sesame seeds?

a)

Mustard

b)

Sesame

18.

Why is it important to clean surfaces after preparing allergen-containing foods?

a)

To make the kitchen look nice

b)

To prevent cross contamination

c)

To save time

d)

To use less water

19.

Which allergen is found in salad dressings and sauces?

a)

Mustard

b)

Fish

c)

Wheat

d)

Soya

20.

What should you do before preparing food for someone with allergies?

a)

Ask them about their allergies and check ingredient labels

b)

Guess what they can eat

c)

Use all ingredients

d)

Ignore their allergies