Contamination & AllergensQuestion 359 of 500
Roaches appear behind the dish machine and a cook offers to spray a can of home insecticide after closing. What should the manager do?
a.Approve it if the kitchen is rinsed the next morning
b.Approve it if all of the food is covered before he sprays
c.Approve it if he sprays only along the kitchen baseboards
d.Refuse and have a licensed pest control operator treat
Explanation
Pesticides may be used only according to law, the manufacturer's labeling, and any certification conditions that apply, which in practice means a licensed pest control operator applies them in a food establishment. A retail insecticide is not labeled for use around food, and covering food or rinsing afterward does not make an unapproved application legal.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §7-202.12Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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