Personal HygieneQuestion 103 of 320
An employee who was excluded for vomiting and diarrhea wants to return to work. Under the Food Code, when can a food handler generally return after these symptoms?
a.Immediately, if they feel a little better
b.After exactly two hours symptom-free
c.When they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours, or as approved by the regulatory authority or a medical release
d.Only after 30 full days
Explanation
An employee excluded for vomiting or diarrhea may generally return when symptom-free for at least 24 hours, or with approval from the regulatory authority or a medical practitioner, depending on the pathogen. Returning while still symptomatic or after only two hours risks spreading pathogens such as Norovirus. A blanket 30-day exclusion is not the standard for simple vomiting/diarrhea without a specific diagnosis.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-201.13Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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