Contamination & AllergensQuestion 62 of 320
A food handler has an infected, weeping cut on their hand. To prevent biological contamination, the manager should:
a.Have them rinse the cut and continue
b.Let them work as long as they are careful
c.Ignore it since gloves are optional
d.Cover the wound with an impermeable bandage and a single-use glove, and restrict from food if needed
Explanation
An infected wound can carry Staphylococcus aureus, so it must be covered with a clean impermeable bandage and, on the hand, a single-use glove or finger cot; if the infection is significant, the handler may need to be restricted from working with food. Simply being careful, rinsing, or ignoring the wound risks contaminating food with pathogens.
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