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- 1 Which action requires a food handler to change their gloves?
- 2 When washing hands what is the minimum time that food handlers should scrub hands and arms with soap?
- 3 What procedures must food handlers follow when using gloves?
- 4 When should I change my gloves?
- 5 When washing hands what is the minimum time required?
- 6 When should a food handler use hand antiseptics?
- 7 When providing utensils that guests will use for eating the food handler must only touch the?
- 8 What is the first thing a food handler must do?
Which action requires a food handler to change their gloves?
If a worker is performing the same task, the gloves must be changed every four hours because that’s long enough for pathogens to multiply to dangerous levels. Anytime the gloves become contaminated, they must be changed.
When washing hands what is the minimum time that food handlers should scrub hands and arms with soap?
10 to 15 seconds
Apply soap. Vigorously scrub hands and arms for at least 10 to 15 seconds. Dry hands and arms with a single-use paper towel or hand dryer. Rinse your hands and arms thoroughly under running water.
What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it?
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| What group of individuals may have a higher risk of foodborne illness? | The Elderly |
|---|---|
| What task requires handlers to wash their hands before AND after doing it? | Handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood |
| What action may require a food handler to change gloves? | The gloves have been torn |
What procedures must food handlers follow when using gloves?
Always change gloves if the gloves get ripped, torn, or contaminated. Contamination can occur after using the bathroom, smoking, coughing, sneezing, and in between preparing raw and cooked foods. Food worker hands must be washed thoroughly and be cleaned before wearing new gloves.
When should I change my gloves?
After 4 Continuous Hours. Bacteria and viruses can grow to dangerous levels if allowed. If your gloves haven’t become torn or dirty, the FDA recommends washing hands and putting on new gloves after 4 hours of continuous use. After 4 hours, pathogens could spread and contaminate the food you are working on.
When should you wash your hands when working with food?
Handwashing: A Healthy Habit in the Kitchen
- Before, during, and after preparing any food.
- After handling uncooked meat, poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs.
- Before and after using gloves to prevent germs from spreading to your food and your hands.
- Before eating.
- After touching garbage.
When washing hands what is the minimum time required?
Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
When should a food handler use hand antiseptics?
handwashing
Only use hand antiseptics after handwashing. NEVER use them in place of it. Wait for a hand antiseptic to dry before you touch food or equipment.
When can food handlers contaminate food?
Food handlers can contaminate food when they: Have contact with a person who is sick. Touch anything that may contaminate their hands and do not wash them. Have symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or jaundice—a yellowing of the eyes or skin.
When providing utensils that guests will use for eating the food handler must only touch the?
Hold the plate in the palm of your hand with all fingers tucked below, or just touching the very side of the rim where food will not touch. Always carry eating utensils, including knives, forks, and spoons, by the handle.
What is the first thing a food handler must do?
hand washing
Most likely, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of personal hygiene for food handlers is hand washing. Hand washing is essential for serving contaminant-free food. When you’re washing your hands, use soap and warm water—and don’t stop at your hands!