Contamination & HygieneQuestion 96 of 240
Which symptom or diagnosis requires a food worker to be EXCLUDED and reported, especially in an establishment that serves a high-risk population?
a.Dry, itchy skin on the arm
b.A minor headache
c.A slight cough with no fever
d.Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) or a diagnosis of a foodborne illness
Explanation
Jaundice can indicate Hepatitis A and, along with confirmed foodborne illnesses (Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, Hepatitis A, Norovirus), requires exclusion and reporting to the health department. Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and sore throat with fever are the key reportable conditions. A headache, dry skin, or a cough without fever are not on the exclusion list.
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