What responsibility do food employees have regarding Hepatitis A exposure?

Food employees have a critical responsibility to report any potential exposure to Hepatitis A to their manager. This is crucial because Hepatitis A is a viral infection that can be transmitted through food and inadequate hygiene practices. By reporting exposure, a food employee ensures that the management can take appropriate actions to protect the health of customers and other employees. This may include implementing sanitation measures, conducting an investigation, and possibly notifying health authorities.

While monitoring symptoms and isolating themselves might be prudent personal health measures, these actions alone do not fulfill the broader responsibility to ensure public safety within a food establishment. Undergoing testing could be part of the response after reporting, but it is not the immediate action required by food employees in the context of potential exposure. Reporting to the manager is the first step in coordinating a response to mitigate the risks associated with Hepatitis A in food service settings.