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Food handler with hepatitis A — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateInfection Control and Biological HazardsFood handler with hepatitis ADOccMed

A deli worker is diagnosed with hepatitis A after presenting with jaundice. He prepared ready-to-eat food during the week before symptoms and shares a small staff toilet with colleagues. What is the most appropriate advice regarding fitness for work?

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Correct answer: C — Exclude from food handling and involve public health for risk assessment

Hepatitis A is transmissible through the faecal-oral route and is relevant to ready-to-eat food handling. Exclusion and public health risk assessment are needed to manage customer and colleague exposure. Gloves do not make symptomatic work safe. Hepatitis B vaccination does not prevent hepatitis A.

Reference: UKHSA hepatitis A guidance; Food Standards Agency food handler guidance