Texas Food Safety Managers Practice Test

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Which symptom requires the exclusion of a food handler from the operation?

Yellow skin and eyes.
Infected lesion.
Sore throat with fever.
Persistent cough.

The correct answer is: Yellow skin and eyes.

The presence of yellow skin and eyes is indicative of jaundice, a condition that can signal serious liver problems, such as hepatitis A. It is critical in a food handling environment to exclude any food handler displaying this symptom to prevent the risk of foodborne illness, particularly since jaundice can be infectious and can contaminate food, posing a significant health risk to consumers. This measure aligns with food safety regulations that prioritize the health and well-being of the public. Hence, the exclusion of food handlers with jaundice is a necessary precaution to minimize the risk of transmitting potential pathogens that could lead to serious health consequences. Other symptoms, while they may require attention, do not present the same level of immediate risk of spreading a serious infectious disease as jaundice does.