Foodborne IllnessQuestion 27 of 240
A customer vomits in the dining room of a NYC restaurant. Because Norovirus is extremely contagious, the supervisor should:
a.Spray air freshener and reopen immediately
b.Wipe it with a dry rag and continue service nearby
c.Clean and disinfect the area following a written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedure, isolate the area, and discard exposed food
d.Ignore it if no one saw
Explanation
Vomit and diarrhea can spread Norovirus widely, so establishments must follow a written cleanup procedure: isolate the area, use proper protective equipment, clean and disinfect with an effective agent, and discard any exposed food. A dry rag or air freshener does not disinfect and can aerosolize the virus. Having and following this procedure is a supervisor responsibility.
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