Sanitation Certification Practice Test

What is a requirement for food handlers with jaundice before returning to work?

1. Approval from a co-worker

2. Written release from a doctor

3. Verification from health authority

4. Holding a special training license

The correct answer is: Written release from a doctor

For food handlers diagnosed with jaundice, a written release from a doctor is essential before they can return to work. Jaundice can indicate the presence of hepatitis or other serious liver infections, which pose a significant health risk to customers and other staff in food service settings. A written doctor's release ensures that the individual is no longer contagious and can safely handle food without risking the spread of illness. This requirement helps maintain food safety standards and protects public health by ensuring that food handlers are fit for work after recovering from a condition that could lead to foodborne illness outbreaks. Other answers do not provide the necessary health assurance required for handling food in a safe manner. Approval from a co-worker or verification from health authorities is not sufficient without medical documentation, and holding a special training license does not address health conditions directly.