A food handler has a small infected cut on one finger but is otherwise well. The handler must prepare ready-to-eat food. What is the safest action?
Correct answer: B. Cover it with a waterproof dressing and wear a glove
- A. Wash the cut once and leave it uncovered
- B. Cover it with a waterproof dressing and wear a glove
- C. Dip the finger in disinfectant before each task
- D. Continue working if the cut is not painful
Explanation
A waterproof dressing followed by a clean glove helps prevent organisms from the wound entering food. Washing alone, using disinfectant directly on the finger and relying on absence of pain do not provide reliable protection.
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