No Bare Hand Contact	

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food is prohibited.

RTE  are any food items that won't require further cooking prior to consuming.  Examples include: Sliced raw fruits and vegetables, sandwiches, salads, toppings, lunch meat and cheeses. 

Food workers may use the following to handle ready-to-eat foods:

•	Deli Tissues

•	Spatulas

•	Tongs

•	Forks

•	Dispensing Equipment

•	Single-Use Gloves

State of Alaska
Division of Environmental Health	

Food Safety & Sanitation Program
www.state.ak.us/dec/eh