Which statement best reflects the policy on germs and illness?

• A. All of us carry disease-causing germs that can cause illness
• B. Only sick people carry germs
• C. Germs are not a concern in food handling
• D. Germs disappear if hands are wetted with water

Answer: (A)

In food safety, you must assume that everyone may carry germs that can cause illness, even if they feel fine. This reflects why good hygiene practices are essential: healthy-looking people can shed germs onto hands, utensils, and foods, so you must be proactive to prevent contamination. That’s why the statement that all of us carry disease-causing germs is the best fit—it recognizes the everyday risk and the need for constant precautions like proper handwashing, avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods, and staying home when sick. The other ideas aren’t accurate: germs can be carried by healthy people, germs are indeed a concern in food handling, and simply wetting hands with water does not remove germs without proper soap-and-water washing.