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general term for non-psychological adverse rxns to certain foods
30,000 ER visits/year, 150-200 deaths |
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| Types of food sensitivities |
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Definition
- Immunological (allergens)
- Non-immunological
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Non-immunological Food sensitivites
2 types, w/ examples |
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- Metabolic
-Abnomal rxn due to defect in metabolism of food
Ex: lactose intolerance, PKU
2. Idiosyncratic
-Adverse rxn to a food due to unknown mechanism
Ex: sulfite-induced asthma, aspartame-induced migrane, MSG-induced asthma |
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| Immunological Food sensitivities |
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Definition
True food allergy: requires protein
-Antigen: Protein in food
-Production of specific antibodies (IgE) by body against ingested protein
-Antibodies cause release of cellular chemicals which produce allergic rxn |
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| Symptoms of true (IgE) food allergies |
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Definition
- Cutaneous (hives, swelling, eczema)
- Gastrointestinal (nausea, vomit, diarrhea)
Respiratory (runny nose, asthma, closing throat)
- Anaphylactic shock (severe)(shock rxn, Cardiovascular system: drop in blood pressure, organ fail, lose conscious, death)
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Term
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Definition
- Soy
- wheat
- milk
- nuts
- tree nuts
- fish
- shellfish
- eggs
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| Allergen Control: areas of concern |
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Definition
- Purchasing
- Ingredient receiving
- Processing operations
- Reworked products
- Packaging
- Labeling
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| Allergen control: Strategies employed |
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Definition
- Dedication
- Separation
- Scheduling
- Clean-up or Sanitation
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| Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 |
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Definition
effective Jan 1, 2006
Regulations for all packaged food sold in US
Big 8 must be labeled
Use common English, and specify nut/fish/shellfish species |
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