What action requires wearing single-use gloves?

Wearing single-use gloves is crucial when handling ready-to-eat foods to prevent contamination and ensure food safety. Ready-to-eat foods, such as salads, sandwiches, or anything that will not undergo further cooking, can be contaminated by pathogens that may be present on hands. By using gloves, food handlers create a barrier between their hands and the food, significantly reducing the risk of transferring harmful microorganisms.

In contrast, handling money does not typically require gloves as it is not directly related to food safety standards. Washing produce is done without gloves because the washing process usually removes soil and potential contaminants. Touching raw meat involves different safety protocols, usually requiring specific handling practices to avoid cross-contamination with other foods; however, gloves alone may not be sufficient if proper sanitization of surfaces and utensils is not maintained. Therefore, the use of gloves specifically emphasizes protecting ready-to-eat foods from contamination during handling.