Contamination & HygieneQuestion 92 of 240
Which of the following is a moment when a food worker MUST wash their hands?
a.Only after using the restroom
b.Only at the start of the shift
c.After using the restroom, handling raw meat, touching the face or hair, and before putting on gloves
d.Once every two hours regardless of activity
Explanation
Handwashing is required after using the restroom, handling raw food, touching the body/hair/face, taking out garbage, coughing or sneezing, eating or smoking, and before starting work or putting on gloves. Washing only once per shift or only after the restroom leaves many contamination points uncovered. Gloves are put on over freshly washed hands.
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