What kinds of foods may not be touched with bare hands?
• prepared fresh fruits and vegetables served raw; • salads and salad ingredients; • cold meats and sandwiches; • bread, toast, rolls and baked goods; • garnishes such as lettuce, parsley, lemon wedges, potato chips or pickles on plates; • fruit or vegetables for mixed drinks; • ice served to the customer; • any food that will not be thoroughly cooked or reheated after it is prepared. What can I do with a ready-to-eat food item if it was touched with bare hands? You can either heat the food thoroughly to the temperature required for cooking or reheating, or discard the food, if it was touched with bare hands. Must I change my gloves after touching money with gloves on? No. Food outbreak investigations have not identified the handling of money as a cause of illness. But it is a good idea to change your gloves and wash your hands between touching money and preparing food. Many patrons complain to the local health department if they see food workers using the same gloves to prepare food a
