Illness ReportingQuestion 43 of 319
Which of the following is NOT one of the five symptoms a food employee must report to the person in charge?
a.Diarrhea
b.Jaundice
c.Vomiting
d.Mild headache
Explanation
California law and the FDA Food Code list five reportable symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, and an open or infected wound containing pus that is not properly covered. A mild headache by itself is not on that list.
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