Question

Which of the following is NOT true about wearing jewelry when preparing or handling food?

Answer 1

When preparing food you should remove watches and bracelets. They may get into the food which would then allow them to carry germs from uncooked food items to cooked food items. Similarly, rings with gemstones should be removed. A solid platinum, gold, or silver ring could be worn without worrying about food becoming attached to it and causing cross-contamination. Aside, from the health issues, it is not good for jewelry to be exposed to many items in the kitchen. Silver is sensitive to vinegar, salad dressings, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, acid in tomatoes, etc. Some gemstones should not worn when washing dishes (all opaque stones (lapis, malachite, onyx, jasper, etc.), coral, and pearls.)