During food preparation, which jewelry is allowed on the arms and hands?

• A. Plain wedding band
• B. Medical alert bracelet
• C. Bracelets without snaps or clasps
• D. None

Answer: (A)

The key idea is maintaining food safety and glove integrity by controlling what can touch hands during prep. A plain wedding band is allowed because its simple, smooth design has no stones or dangling parts that can trap bacteria or snag gloves. It’s also easy to clean and sanitize, reducing contamination risk. Jewelry with clasps, snaps, or bracelets adds crevices and hardware that can harbor food particles or bacteria and can interfere with proper glove use, so they’re not permitted. A medical alert bracelet falls into the same category of jewelry with hardware and potential contamination issues, which is why it isn’t allowed. Even though some policies restrict all jewelry, a plain wedding band is typically the only exception allowed.