Question

final test question 19
a food worker vomits a few hours before he is scheduled to work,
but he feels better in time for his shift. when he arrives at work, he is
assigned to scoop ice cream for customers.
what hazard is most likely to contaminate the ice cream he serves?
a. bacteria and viruses from his hands
b. plastic and metal fragments from the scoop
c. bacteria multiplying in the ice cream compartments
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Explanation:

When a food worker vomits, they can carry bacteria and viruses. Even if they feel better, these pathogens can be on their hands. If they scoop ice - cream without proper hand - hygiene (like thorough washing), the bacteria and viruses from their hands can contaminate the ice - cream. Plastic and metal fragments from the scoop (option b) are less likely as there's no indication of a damaged scoop. Bacteria multiplying in the ice - cream compartments (option c) is not directly related to the worker's recent vomiting.

Answer:

a. Bacteria and viruses from his hands