Jaundice

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin, eyes, or fingernails and is a symptom of the foodborne illness Hepatitis A. If a food handler suddenly (within a week) appears jaundiced, exclude them from the operation. What other symptoms require you to exclude a food handler?

What are the best ways to prevent the spread of viruses in your operation?

When a food handler is excluded from the operation for having jaundice, when can they return to work?

What should you do if a food handler has jaundice for a week or less?

What should you if a food handler appeared normal but then became jaundiced (yellowing of their skin and eyes) within the last seven days?