According to the FDA Food Code, what is the minimum total time a food handler should spend washing hands, from wetting to drying?
a.At least 20 seconds
b.Exactly 60 seconds total
c.Roughly 5 seconds total
d.About 3 quick seconds
Explanation
The complete handwashing procedure must take at least 20 seconds, which includes vigorously scrubbing hands and arms with soap for 10 to 15 seconds. Five seconds, or three, is far too short to remove soil and pathogens. The Code sets 20 seconds as the minimum, not a fixed duration, so 'exactly 60 seconds' is wrong as the standard even though washing longer than 20 seconds is fine.
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