Foodborne IllnessQuestion 24 of 240
The single most important thing a food worker can do to prevent the spread of foodborne pathogens is:
a.Wear a hat
b.Taste food frequently to check quality
c.Wash hands properly and frequently, especially after using the restroom
d.Keep the radio off in the kitchen
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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