If you notice a tear in your glove, what should you do?

When you notice a tear in your glove, the appropriate action is to wash your hands and then replace the gloves. This is critical because a tear compromises the integrity of the glove, potentially exposing both you and the food to harmful contaminants. By washing your hands, you ensure that any pathogens that might have transferred from the torn glove to your skin are properly removed, thereby maintaining proper hygiene. After washing, putting on a new pair of gloves allows you to continue working safely without risking cross-contamination.

The other options do not provide adequate measures for maintaining food safety. Continuing to work with a torn glove could lead to contamination of food and surfaces. Using tape does not effectively seal the tear and may not prevent contaminants from entering the glove. Changing gloves without washing hands fails to address the risk of cross-contamination that may have occurred when the glove tore.