A food supervisor notices that a member of staff, who is responsible for preparing ready-to-eat salads, has a mild stomach upset. The staff member insists they are well enough to work. Under the Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, what is the most appropriate immediate action for the supervisor to take?
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A
Reassign the staff member to non-food handling duties, such as cleaning or administrative tasks, away from open food areas.
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B
Allow the staff member to continue working but insist they wash their hands more frequently.
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C
Send the staff member home immediately and tell them to return only when they have been symptom-free for 24 hours.
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D
Tell the staff member to wear gloves for the remainder of their shift while handling the salads.