Foodborne IllnessQuestion 25 of 240
A worker was diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi. Before returning to work, the establishment must:
a.Simply wait one day
b.Let them return immediately with gloves
c.Reassign them to the cash register only, no clearance needed
d.Obtain approval from the regulatory authority or medical clearance, since Salmonella Typhi is a reportable Big 6 pathogen
Explanation
Salmonella Typhi (typhoid) is one of the Big 6 reportable pathogens; a diagnosed worker must be excluded and may return only with clearance from the regulatory authority or a medical release. A single day off or gloves is not adequate. Supervisors must report the diagnosis and follow the health department's return-to-work requirements.
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