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Events
A Food Establishment shall have
written procedures for employees
to follow when responding to
vomiting or diarrheal events that
involve the discharge of vomitus or
fecal matter onto surfaces in the
Food Establishment. This document
serves as recommended guidance
for this requirement.
Regulation 6 CCR 1010-2: Retail Food Establishments
Regulation
2-501.11 Colorado Food Code
Vomit and diarrhea
spreads viruses quickly
When there is a vomit or diarrheal
event there is a high potential for
the spread of viruses. A proper
response to such an event in a
timely manner can reduce the
likelihood that food may become
contaminated and that other may
become ill as a result.
For more information, contact your local health
department or visit:
cdphe.colorado.gov/retail-food/retail-food-resources
Issued: 3/16/24
The 2024 Colorado Food Code requires that all food establishments have a written procedure for
responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. This is an example procedure for employees to follow
when resonding to vomiting and diarrheal events in food establishments.
Minimize the risk of disease transmission through the prompt removal of ill
employees, customers and others from areas of food preparation, service, and
storage.
Segregate the area, and cover the vomit/fecal matter with single use disposable
towel to prevent aerosolization.
Mix a chlorine bleach solution that is stronger than the chlorine solution used for
general sanitizing [the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends
5000 ppm or 1 cup of regular household bleach (8.25%) per gallon of water. Other
effective disinfectants can be found on Environmental Protection Agency's website
listed below.
Wear disposable gloves during cleaning. To help prevent the spread of disease, it
is highly recommended that a disposable mask and/or cover gown, (or apron), and
shoe covers be worn when cleaning liquid matter.
Ensure the affected area is adequately ventilated (the chlorine bleach solution can
become an irritant when inhaled for some individuals and can become and irritant
on skin as well).
Soak/wipe up the vomit and/or fecal matter with towels and dispose of them into
a plastic garbage bag.
Apply the bleach solution onto the contaminated surface area and allow it to
remain wet on the affected surface area for the least 1 minute. Allow the area to air
dry. Dispose of any remaining disinfectant solution once the accident has been
cleaned up.
Discard all gloves, masks, and cover gowns (or aprons) in plastic bag and dispose
of the bag immediately.
Take measures to dispose of and/or clean and disinfect the tools and equipment
used to clean up the vomit and/or fecal matter.
PROPERLY WASH YOUR HANDS - AND IF POSSIBLE TAKE A SHOWER AND CHANGE
YOUR CLOTHES.
Discard any food that may have been exposed in the affected area.
Document the information of the person(s) who was ill. Information such as: name,
address, age, and travel history (itinerary of last few days), and a 3 day food
consumption history should be included.
Complete an incident report of actions taken. Include information such as: the
location of the incident, the time and date, and procedures of the cleanup process.
Keep the information on file by the business for at least a year. NOTE: the
information may be useful for the health department's investigation.
Vomiting and diarrheal accidents should be cleaned
up using the following recommended steps:
Environmental Protection Agency -
other effective disinfectants
Center for Disease Control -
Prevention Norovirus Infection
cdc.gov/norovirus/about/preve
ntion.html
epa.gov/pesticide-
registration/selected-epa-
registered-disinfectants