Foodborne IllnessQuestion 20 of 240
A food worker reports yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice). Which action does the NYC Health Code require of the supervisor?
a.Allow the worker to continue if they wash their hands
b.Give the worker gloves and keep them on the line
c.Move the worker to dishwashing only
d.Exclude the worker from the establishment and notify the health department, since jaundice may indicate Hepatitis A
Explanation
A worker who is jaundiced must be excluded from the food establishment and reported to the regulatory authority, because jaundice can signal Hepatitis A infection. Restriction or gloves are not sufficient for a jaundiced or Big 6-diagnosed worker. Reporting protects the public and lets the health department investigate.
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