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CDC: Sick Workers Responsible for 40% of Food Poisoning Outbreaks

Around 40% of food poisoning outbreaks with a known cause were linked to sick or infectious workers, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC researchers say fewer than half of the establishments with outbreaks linked to sick workers had paid sick leave. Providing restaurant workers with paid sick leave could make restaurants safer places to eat, the researchers say. The CDC also called for better compliance with recommendations in the FDA Food Code.

via Newser|

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CDC: Sick Restaurant Workers Cause 40% of Food Poisoning Outbreaks

Sick restaurant workers are responsible for a significant share of food-borne illnesses, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report found that 40% of outbreaks between 2017 and 2019 were caused by food contamination by a contagious worker. Norovirus was the most common cause of food poisoning, accounting for 47% of outbreaks, followed by salmonella. The report also found that many establishments lack adequate policies to prevent employees from working while contagious, and fewer than half of managers said their workplaces had paid sick leave.

via The Washington Post|

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