SUPERB HAND HYGIENE IS EVERYONE’S JOB Restaurant operators are focused on providing great food, expert service and a clean restaurant. Yet, foodservice employees continue to struggle with handwashing due to lack of time and lack of training.
Over $600 million has been paid out in litigation in the past 20 years to settle foodborne illness claims. S
Poor hand hygiene and inconsistent handwashing remain the number one contributing factor cited in outbreak investigations.
It is estimated that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually (about 1 in 6 Americans a year). Of these, about 128,000 people are hospitalized, and another 3,000 die.
THE STEPS TO PROPER HAND WASHING
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Wet hands under warm water
Dispense soap
Rinse thoroughly
Dry with clean paper towels or hot air dryer
Rub hands and exposed portions of arms together for 20 seconds
FACE MASKS The CDC recommends that people wear masks in public settings, like on public and mass transportation, at events and gatherings, and anywhere they will be around other people. • Wear masks to help protect yourself from getting or spreading COVID-19. • Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. • Do not put masks on someone younger than two years. • Do not put masks on people who have trouble breathing, or people who cannot remove the mask without assistance. • Masks offer some protection to you and are also meant to protect those around you, in case you are unknowingly infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. • A mask is NOT a substitute for social distancing. Masks should still be worn in addition to staying at least 6 feet apart. • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol after touching or removing your mask. • Masks may not be necessary when you are outside by yourself away from others, or with other people who live in your household. However, some localities may have mask mandates while out in public and these mandates should always be followed. • The CDC is still studying the effectiveness of different types of masks and will update recommendations as new scientific evidence becomes available. Source: CDC
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