Norovirus and hepatitis A are grouped together in training because they share which route into food?
a.Undercooked ground beef served rare to guests
b.An infected worker's hands touching ready-to-eat food
c.Cross-contact between two allergens on one cutting board
d.Toxins that form in fish that is held above 41°F for too long
Explanation
Both viruses are shed in feces and reach guests when an infected food handler touches ready-to-eat food, which is why handwashing and the no-bare-hand-contact rule are the primary controls. Undercooked beef points to E. coli, allergen cross-contact is not an infection at all, and fish toxins are chemical hazards.
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