Illness ReportingQuestion 50 of 319
Which of the following is the food employee's own legal duty under California's reporting rule?
a.Tell the person in charge as soon as you have a reportable symptom or diagnosis
b.Wait until your next scheduled shift to mention any illness
c.Keep the information private to avoid losing the job
d.Diagnose your own illness before telling anyone
Explanation
The employee's legal duty is to report immediately to the person in charge any of the five reportable symptoms, a diagnosed Big 6 illness, exposure to an outbreak, or living with someone who has a Big 6 illness. Waiting, self-diagnosing, or hiding the illness violates the Retail Food Code and puts customers at risk.
Law Reference: Cal. H&S Code §113949.2This topic, taught in full in the Food Handler Card guide. Food Handler Card — Complete Study Guide (2026) — PDF + EPUB, $9.99 · 14-day refund →
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