Food workers should use deli tissue to handle ready-to-eat pastries, as it is a disposable paper product that prevents direct hand contact with the food. Using clean hands is also acceptable, provided hands are thoroughly washed before handling the pastries. Cloth gloves are generally not recommended unless they are properly cleaned and sterilized, as they can harbor bacteria. Single-use aprons are not necessary specifically for handling pastries but may be used to protect clothing from spills

. In summary, the preferred method is to use deli tissue or clean, washed hands to handle ready-to-eat pastries to maintain food safety and hygiene.