Management & HACCPQuestion 268 of 320
A line cook tells the manager he was diagnosed with an E. coli (STEC) infection. What must the manager do?
a.Let him keep working if he wears gloves
b.Exclude the employee from the operation and notify the regulatory authority as required
c.Move him to dishwashing only
d.Send him home for one hour, then let him return
Explanation
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli is one of the reportable 'Big Six' pathogens; an employee diagnosed with it must be excluded from the food establishment, and the regulatory authority notified. The employee generally may not return until cleared under the Food Code's reinstatement criteria. Gloves or reassignment do not remove the risk of shedding this pathogen.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §2-201.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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