Contamination & HygieneQuestion 88 of 240
Under NYC rules, when a worker prepares ready-to-eat food such as a sandwich or salad, how may they handle it?
a.With clean bare hands only
b.With bare hands after washing for 10 seconds
c.Using single-use gloves, tongs, deli tissue, or other utensils — no bare-hand contact
d.With bare hands as long as they use hand sanitizer
Explanation
NYC prohibits bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food; workers must use gloves, tongs, deli tissue, or other utensils. This barrier keeps pathogens from hands, such as Norovirus and Hepatitis A, off food that will not be cooked again. Handwashing is still required before putting on gloves or handling any utensils.
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