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

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

Answer: (B)

A manager must report illnesses that can be spread by a food worker to protect customers. Shigella is a highly contagious bacteria that spreads easily through hands and contaminated food, and even a small amount can cause illness. Because of this high risk and potential to trigger an outbreak, health regulations require reporting to the regulatory authority so they can investigate and take appropriate control measures. This is why Shigella is the illness that must be reported. While other illnesses on the list are serious, the scenario highlights the disease with the strongest regulatory reporting requirement due to its easy transmission in food service.