Personal HygieneQuestion 178 of 319
Which method is an acceptable alternative to bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food in California?
a.Rubbing hand sanitizer on bare hands just before the contact
b.Single-use gloves, tongs, deli tissue, spatulas, or other suitable utensils
c.Wearing a personal cloth glove laundered weekly
d.Washing hands with hot soapy water immediately before touching the food
Explanation
California §113961 bans bare-hand contact with RTE foods. Acceptable substitutes are single-use gloves, deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, dispensing equipment, or other utensils — handwashing alone is not enough.
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