Contamination & HygieneQuestion 93 of 240
A cashier handles money and then, without washing, goes to plate ready-to-eat pastries with tongs. What is the problem?
a.Hands must be washed after handling money before returning to food tasks
b.The cashier only needs to use hand sanitizer
c.There is no problem because tongs are used
d.Money is sanitized so no washing is needed
Explanation
Money is dirty and can carry pathogens, so hands must be washed after handling it before touching food or food equipment. Even though tongs will be used, contaminated hands can transfer pathogens to the tongs and food-contact surfaces. Hand sanitizer alone does not replace washing after a contaminating task.
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