What are the simplest ways a foodservice professional can prevent foodborne illness?
Anyone who serves food can first focus on his or her hands to begin to prevent foodborne illness. Start with a 20-second hand wash, including a thorough cleaning with a soft nailbrush. Do not handle foods if you are ill, and do not let ill coworkers handle food. Consider personal hygiene an integral part of your job. Wear clean uniforms and hair restraints. Likewise, never wear jewelry or artificial nails to your foodservice job. Finally, always have available and use disposable gloves, clean utensils or paper wraps to handle ready-to-eat foods.
