How well do you wash your hands? - (WUSA.com)
September 27, 2007 – 5:49 pmThe number one cause of food contamination in restaurants is contaminated, unwashed hands.
To help combat that problem, The Clyde’s Restaurant Group holds an annual handwashing competition for its 2,000 employees in all 13 establishments.
The contestants’ hands are covered with ultra violet ‘fake’ germs. They must then wash their hands for at least 20 seconds. That’s the FDA recommendation. Then they put their hands under ultra violet light and judges from local health departments give points.
The contestants also must answer food-safety questions, such as:
1. We wash our hands to prevent what three ‘bugs’ from spreading?
Answer: Hepatitis, Norovirus and Staphylococcus
2. Bacteria will grow rapidly when what two things are abused?
Answer: Time and Temperature
3. What bacteria is most commonly transmitted by restaurant employees who touch their face, ears, nose and do NOT wash their hands?
Answer: Staphylococcus
4. What is one of the top reasons for food borne illness to occur?
Answer: Failure to hold foods […]
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