A food handler who scratches an infected pimple on his face, coughs or sneezes into his hand, or has a small unprotected cut on his hand may cause _____ if he practices poor personal hygiene habits

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Staphylococcus aureus is commonly found on human skin and can cause food poisoning if it is transferred from the hands of a food handler who practices poor personal hygiene habits. Scratching an infected pimple, coughing or sneezing into the hand, or having an unprotected cut on the hand can all introduce Staphylococcus aureus into food. Listeria monocytogenes is typically found in soil, water, and some animals and can cause serious illness in pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Yersinia enterocolitica is typically found in raw or undercooked pork and can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces a toxin that causes botulism, a serious illness characterized by muscle paralysis. It is found in soil and can grow in improperly canned foods. Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium commonly found on the skin of humans. If a food handler has poor personal hygiene habits and has a cut or infected area on their skin, they can transfer the bacteria onto food or surfaces, which can then cause food poisoning if the food is consumed. Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia enterocolitica are typically associated with contaminated food sources and are not as likely to be caused by poor personal hygiene habits of a food handler. Clostridium botulinum is usually associated with improperly canned or preserved foods, and is not typically caused by poor personal hygiene habits of a food handler.

A Food Handler Who Scratches an Infected Pimple on His