Question

Immediately before engaging in food preparation, food handlers must clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms by:

1)Rinsing hands and arms in clean warm water and applying a hand antiseptic sanitizer solution.
2)Applying a hand sanitizer that has active antimicrobial ingredients.
3) Putting on clean disposable gloves in good repair.
4)Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.

Answer 1

The correct option is 4)Washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.

Step-by-step explanation:

All employees involved with food preparation must wash their hands and expose portions of their arms with soap and water. Thorough hand washing is done by vigorously rubbing the surfaces of lathered hands and arms for at least 20 seconds, followed by a thorough rinse with clean water.