Wendys Training Practice Test

What is the main way to prevent foodborne illnesses from viruses?

1. Cook food to the correct temperatures

2. Minimize bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3. Maintain good personal hygiene

4. Purchase food from approved, reputable suppliers

The correct answer is: Maintain good personal hygiene

Maintaining good personal hygiene is crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses caused by viruses. Viruses can easily spread through contaminated hands, particularly in food handling environments. When staff follow proper hygiene practices, such as washing their hands thoroughly after using the restroom, handling raw foods, and before preparing or serving food, they significantly reduce the risk of transmitting viruses to food. While cooking food properly, minimizing contact with ready-to-eat foods, and sourcing food from reputable suppliers are all important safety measures, these actions primarily focus on bacteria and physical contamination rather than direct transmission of viral pathogens. Good personal hygiene serves as the first line of defense in controlling the spread of viruses in food services.