New 'Handwashing Lie Detector' Aims to Prevent Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
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Poor personal hygiene and inadequate handwashing among food service workers spreads germs and causes dangerous foodborne illness outbreaks.
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PathSpot has developed a "handwashing lie detector" device that scans workers' hands after washing to detect residual contaminants that transmit illnesses.
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The device, already in 10,000 locations, uses hospital-grade technology to instantly identify germs under nails, on knuckles, etc.
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It ensures accountability by tracking which employees have washed hands properly before food prep.
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Addressing hand hygiene gaps in restaurants is critical to preventing outbreaks of diseases like norovirus, Salmonella, and E. coli.