Bill would require more training of restaurant workers on food safety and dangers of hepatitis
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A Belmont lawmaker's bill would require restaurant workers to get more training on food safety and the dangers of hepatitis.
Republican Jim Pilliod's legislation would require would require at least one employee at every restaurant to pass a basic food safety course once every five years.
He said a scare last year proves the legislation is important. About 1,700 customers of a Derry Taco Bell opted for inoculation after health officials warned they may be at risk for hepatitis A from an infected worker.
Critics had said the measure would create burdensome regulations for small businesses and wouldn't accommodate people who don't speak English.
The bill has passed the House.
