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A food handler has a sore throat with a fever. What should they do?

Food handlers with symptoms of illness like a sore throat with fever can easily transmit pathogens. They have a responsibility to report these symptoms and not

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Question: A food handler has a sore throat with a fever. What should they do?

Answer options:

  • Work as usual but wear a mask. ✅ Report the symptoms to their manager and stay home.
  • Work, but only in the dishwashing area.
  • Take medicine and go to work.

Correct answer: Report the symptoms to their manager and stay home.

Explanation: Food handlers with symptoms of illness like a sore throat with fever can easily transmit pathogens. They have a responsibility to report these symptoms and not work with or around food.

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