User: Explain when and why hand-washing should be carried out

Weegy: Hand washing is vital in preventing contamination of food by food handlers. Harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus and viruses (e.g. [ norovirus) present on the hands of food workers are removed by proper hand washing techniques. How often should food workers wash their hands? Hands should be washed as often as necessary and always: ? Before starting work ? Before handling cooked or ready-to-eat food ? After handling or preparing raw food ? After handling waste ? After cleaning duties ? After using the toilet ? After blowing nose, sneezing or coughing ? After eating drinking or smoking ? After handling money www.fsai.ie/faqs/hand_washing.html ]
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