Lesson 3 Foodborne Illness & Allergens – Student Activity Sheets
A National FFA student worksheet packet on food safety covering food pathogens, common food allergens, and food labeling. It includes a “Don’t Eat That!” observation activity, a food pathogen research chart, a reading and group research project on the 8 major food allergens (with FALCPA labeling requirements), an allergen comparison table, and a “Mixed-up Milk” hands-on extension experiment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify 8 major food allergens.
- Materials
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- 1 ½ cups of assigned milk
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 strainer
- 1 cheese cloth
- 1 airtight container
- Microwave
- Key Term
- Allergen: any substance, often a protein, that induces an allergy; common allergens include pollen, grasses, dust and some medications
- Concept
- Describe the effects foodborne allergens have on people.