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.Obtain approval from the regulatory authority or medical clearance, since Salmonella Typhi is a reportable Big 6 pathogen
d.Reassign them to the cash register only, no clearance needed
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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