Personal HygieneQuestion 64 of 319
Why are hair restraints such as caps, hairnets, or beard guards required in food prep areas?
a.To make the staff look more uniform for customers
b.To prevent loose hair from contaminating food and to keep employees from touching their hair
c.To replace the need for handwashing during the shift
d.To keep employees warm during refrigerated work
Explanation
Hair can fall into food or carry Staphylococcus aureus from the scalp. Restraints both block strands from dropping in and remove the temptation to push hair off the face with contaminated hands.
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