Utah Food Safety Practice Test

Under what conditions can food handlers still work with food?

1. If they are feeling sick

2. If they don't have diarrhea, vomiting, or sore throat with fever

3. If they have a cold

4. If they have allergies

The correct answer is: If they don't have diarrhea, vomiting, or sore throat with fever

Food handlers can still work with food if they do not exhibit symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or a sore throat with fever. These specific symptoms are associated with an increased risk of transmitting foodborne illnesses. When food handlers are symptom-free with respect to these particular conditions, they are less likely to pose a health risk to the food they handle or the customers they serve. This guideline is based on food safety regulations intended to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through food. While people may experience other ailments, such as a cold or seasonal allergies, these do not typically carry the same risk of contamination as the symptoms listed. Therefore, individuals may be permitted to work in food service roles as long as they are free from these higher-risk symptoms.