Illness ReportingQuestion 169 of 319
Which of the following is one of the CDC's top contributing factors to foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurants — and is directly addressed by illness-reporting policies?
a.Excessive use of natural lighting in the kitchen
b.Choosing stainless-steel over copper cookware
c.Poor personal hygiene by infected or symptomatic food workers
d.Storing dry goods on metal shelves instead of wood
Explanation
CDC investigations consistently list poor personal hygiene by sick food workers among the top contributing factors to foodborne outbreaks, along with improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, food from unsafe sources, and inadequate cooking. Mandatory illness reporting and exclusion/restriction policies directly target this factor by keeping ill workers from contaminating food.
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