The Dietitian at a school foodservice receives several phone calls concerning the risk of cancer to children who consume fresh fruits treated with pesticides. The first action should be:

a. refer callers to the American Cancer Society
b. remove the suspected fruit from the menu
c. investigate the issue and decide on a course of action
d. do nothing unless the vendor initiates a recall of the fruit


Answer: c. investigate the issue and decide on a course of action

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