Which pathogen is most classically associated with asymptomatic long-term carriers who can still transmit disease and must be excluded from food service operations?

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A: Salmonella Typhi. Per ServSafe Chapter 3, Salmonella Typhi is the pathogen most classically associated with asymptomatic long-term carriers who show no symptoms but can still transmit the disease. Food handlers diagnosed with or exposed to Salmonella Typhi must be excluded from food service operations and reported to management.

Which pathogen is most classically associated with asymptomatic long-term carriers who can still transmit disease and must be excluded from food service operations?

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