Personal HygieneQuestion 182 of 319
Which of the following is treated the same as smoking in California food prep areas?
a.Using e-cigarettes (vaping) and chewing smokeless tobacco
b.Reading a printed prep list
c.Talking on a hands-free headset
d.Wearing prescription eyeglasses
Explanation
Smoking, vaping, and the use of smokeless tobacco are all prohibited in food prep, storage, warewashing, and service areas. All three transfer saliva from the mouth to the hands and to food contact surfaces.
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