Personal hygiene plays a critical role in reducing the spread of bacteria to food and surfaces. Humans are the cause and victims of most foodborne illness incidents because we spread the bacteria through the things we touch.
Everyone, especially those who work around food, should pay attention to personal cleanliness.
Washing hands frequently
Wearing gloves when handling ready-to-eat food
Having clean fingernails
Bandaging cuts and abrasions
Washing hair
Bathing
Wearing clean work clothes
Wearing proper hair restraints
Abiding by proper jewelry restrictions