Handwashing on Removal of Single-use Gloves

Infrequent glove changing or using the wrong glove can increase the presence of perspiration. Soils trapped under fingernails or in skin crevices can be released into the warm perspiration. Hands should be washed after removing gloves as well as before donning them.

Public Health Significance

Potential contamination of surfaces and ready-to-eat food will be increased.

Recommended Solution: The Conference recommends...

the Conference Chair send a letter to FDA to urge the following change to the Food Code:

Change the wording in 2005 FDA Food Code Section 2-301.14(H)

When to Wash: FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and:

(A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms;

(B) After using the toilet room;

(C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals as specified in  2-403.11(B);

(D) Except as specified in  2-401.11(B), after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking;

(E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS;

(F) During FOOD preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks;

(G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD;

(H) Before donning gloves for working with FOOD and after their removal; and

(I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

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