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Food Allergies

Each year, millions of people have allergic reactions to food . Most food allergies cause minor symptoms . However,
some food allergies can cause severe, even life-threatening reactions . Refer to the Food Allergies Tool Kit for more
detailed information .

Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness

Good personal hygiene practices are an essential part of providing safe food to our guests .
Working If Sick

A sick employee should not to go to work . Not only can the employee infect other employees, but they may also
infect others through the food they prepared . This is especially true when one is sick with vomiting, fever, diarrhea,
jaundice or sore throat with a fever . Illnesses listed below are known as the BIG FIVE:
• Hepatitis A virus
• Salmonella
• Shigella
• E . coli
• Norovirus
All FRC employees must carry the BIG FIVE card on their person at all times . Doing this signifies that the employee
understands that they must report any symptoms relating to a food borne illness to a manager immediately . In the
event one of these illness arises, employees are required to stay home until a doctor allows them back to work
again .

Pest Control

No pesticide may be applied except by a licensed pesticide applicator . Any pesticide the licensed applicator
uses must be specifically approved for food service use . No pesticides or pesticide equipment can be stored at
the restaurant .

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