Foodborne IllnessQuestion 24 of 240
The single most important thing a food worker can do to prevent the spread of foodborne pathogens is:
a.Keep the radio off in the kitchen
b.Taste food frequently to check quality
c.Wash hands properly and frequently, especially after using the restroom
d.Wear a hat
Explanation
Proper, frequent handwashing, especially after using the restroom, handling raw food, or touching the face, is the most effective way a worker prevents transmitting pathogens like Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and Shigella. Handwashing should use warm water, soap, 20 seconds of scrubbing, and a single-use towel. A hat and a quiet kitchen do not stop fecal-oral pathogen spread.
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