Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager report to the regulatory authority?

• A. Hepatitis A
• B. Norovirus
• C. Salmonella
• D. E. coli

Answer: (A)

Some illnesses in people who work with food are required by law to be reported to public health authorities so they can investigate and prevent additional cases. Hepatitis A stands out because it is a notifiable disease in many places and can be spread through food handled by an infected person, even before symptoms appear. Because of that potential to spark a larger outbreak, a manager must promptly report a confirmed Hepatitis A infection to the regulatory authority and work with health officials on next steps, including worker exclusion and sanitation measures. The other infections can also cause outbreaks, but the mandatory reporting of a single confirmed Hepatitis A case is the most clearly required in standard food safety guidance.