When is a food handler diagnosed with jaundice allowed to return to work?

A food handler diagnosed with jaundice is allowed to return to work only when approved by the regulatory authority. This is crucial because jaundice can be a symptom of liver issues or infectious diseases, such as hepatitis A, which can pose significant risks in a food handling environment. To protect public health, it is imperative that food handlers who show symptoms like jaundice receive proper medical evaluation and clearance from health authorities. This helps ensure that they are not contagious and can safely resume their duties without risk of transmitting any disease through food.

Returning to work merely after a period of time or once symptoms improve does not guarantee that a food handler is no longer a health threat, which is why the involvement of a regulatory authority is essential for food safety compliance.