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413. Worker Not Wearing a Hair Covering in a Restaurant

January 30, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from a worker not wearing a hair covering in a restaurant.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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  • Scientific Evidence Supports the Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers as an Effective Alternative to Hand Washing in Retail Food and Food Service Settings When Heavy Soiling Is Not Present on Hands | Journal of Food Protection
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January 30, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Hair, Cross-contamination
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