Md. Code Regs. 10.15.03.36

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.15.03.36 - Foodborne Disease Investigation and Control

The approving authority shall ensure that:

A. When there is reasonable cause to suspect foodborne disease transmission from a food service facility employee:

(1) A morbidity history of the suspected employee is taken;

(2) An investigation is conducted; and

(3) The appropriate follow-up action is taken that may include:

(a) Immediate exclusion of the employee from all food handling positions within the facility; and

(b) Immediate closing of the food service facility until medical and epidemiological evidence shows that the likelihood of further foodborne disease transmission is low; and

B. An investigation, a report, and the control of a foodborne disease outbreak is conducted in accordance with the provisions of COMAR 10.06.01.

Md. Code Regs. 10.15.03.36

Regulations .36 adopted effective December 17, 2007 (34:25 Md. R. 2211)