a) Wearing a plain wedding band - This is generally considered acceptable in most food service establishments. Plain bands without stones are usually allowed because they are less likely to harbor bacteria and are less of a contamination risk.
b) Smokes during breaks - While smoking should not be done in food preparation areas and employees must follow proper hand hygiene after smoking, it is not a reason to send an employee home unless they violate policies regarding smoking in unauthorized areas or fail to maintain hygiene afterward.
d) Uses hair spray - Using hair spray is not a food safety issue as long as the employee's hair is properly restrained while they are in the food preparation area. Hair restraints are important to prevent physical contamination of food.
Therefore, the presence of diarrhea in a food handler is a valid reason for a manager to send them home to prevent the risk of spreading illness.
