Management & HACCPQuestion 269 of 320

When a foodborne-illness complaint comes in by phone, what information should the manager calmly gather first?

a.The caller's credit card number
b.Nothing; hang up and call a lawyer
c.Only whether the caller wants a refund
d.What was eaten and when, symptoms and their onset, and contact information

Explanation

When taking a complaint, the manager should stay calm and record what the person ate, the date and time, the symptoms and when they began, and how to reach the person, while showing concern and not admitting fault. This information helps the operation and the health department investigate a possible outbreak. Asking for payment details or hanging up would be inappropriate and unhelpful.

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