A food handler has diarrhea and has been diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp. What should the manager tell this food handler to do?

When a food handler has diarrhea and is diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp., it is crucial for food safety that they stay home until they are approved to return to work. Shigella is a highly contagious bacteria that can spread easily through food and personal contact, especially in environments where food is prepared or served.

Allowing the food handler to return to work too soon can pose serious health risks to customers and coworkers by potentially contaminating food and surfaces with the bacteria. It is important for the food handler to follow health guidelines, which typically require them to be symptom-free for a certain time period and possibly obtain medical clearance before they can safely resume their duties. This protocol helps to prevent further outbreaks of foodborne illness within a facility.