California RulesQuestion 113 of 319
If a food worker is diagnosed with a 'Big 6' reportable illness (e.g., Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, STEC, Hepatitis A, Norovirus, or non-typhoidal Salmonella), the Person in Charge in California must:
a.Notify the local health department and exclude or restrict the worker as required
b.Send the worker home only for the rest of the shift
c.Wait until the worker reports symptoms before taking action
d.Do nothing, since reporting is voluntary
Explanation
California follows the federal FDA Food Code 'Big 6' framework: a diagnosed reportable illness triggers a mandatory report to the local health department and exclusion or restriction of the worker until clearance criteria are met.
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