Illness ReportingQuestion 158 of 319
A line cook tells the PIC she has a sore throat with a fever of 101°F. The restaurant does NOT serve a highly susceptible population. Under the FDA Food Code, what is the correct action?
a.Send her home only if she also vomits
b.Allow her to keep cooking as long as she wears a mask
c.Restrict her from working with food, food-contact surfaces, and single-service items
d.Exclude her from the facility immediately, even with a doctor's note
Explanation
Under FDA Food Code §2-201, a sore throat with fever is a reportable symptom. In facilities that do NOT serve a highly susceptible population, the worker is RESTRICTED — she may stay in the building but cannot work with food, food-contact surfaces, or single-use items. Exclusion is only required when a highly susceptible population (HSP) is served.
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