Are Individuals with Hepatitis B Allowed to Work in Food Service After a Medical Exam?
Individuals with hepatitis B are generally allowed to work in food service after passing a medical exam, provided they meet specific health and safety guidelines set by public health authorities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or from mother to child during birth—not through casual contact or handling food. As a result, people living with hepatitis B who maintain proper hygiene practices pose no significant risk to the public when working in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food-related environments.