Personal HygieneQuestion 115 of 320
A food handler is diagnosed with a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. This is one of the Big 6, so the required action is to:
a.Let the handler work in gloves
b.Exclude the handler and report the diagnosis to the regulatory authority
c.Do nothing until symptoms appear
d.Restrict the handler to dishwashing
Explanation
A diagnosed Big 6 illness such as STEC (along with Salmonella Typhi, nontyphoidal Salmonella, Shigella, Hepatitis A, and Norovirus) requires excluding the food handler and reporting the diagnosis to the regulatory authority. Restriction, gloves, or waiting for symptoms are inadequate because the handler can shed the pathogen. Reinstatement follows the Code and regulatory clearance.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-201.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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