FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Long and unpolished
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Short and unpolished
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Long and painted with clear nail polish
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Short and painted with clear nail polish
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Detailed explanation-1: -keep fingernails short so they are easy to clean, and don’t wear nail polish because it can chip into the food. avoid wearing jewellery, or only wear plain-banded rings and sleeper earrings. completely cover all cuts and wounds with a wound strip or bandage (brightly coloured waterproof bandages are recommended)
Detailed explanation-2: -Section 2-302.11 of the FDA Food Code guidelines states that fingernail polish is not allowed when working with exposed food. It also states that all food handlers must keep fingernails clean, neatly trimmed, filed, and maintained.
Detailed explanation-3: -Health department requirements and your responsibilities: Employees who handle food must keep their fingernails clean and trimmed so that the fingernails do not extend beyond the finger. Employees who handle food or food contact surfaces cannot wear artificial fingernails or nail polish while engaged in such work.