scholarly journals Food Safety and Environmental Awareness of Street Food Vendors of the Dhaka University Campus, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 181-188
Author(s):  
Zeba Farhana ◽  
Nibedita Sutradhar ◽  
Tonima Mustafa ◽  
M Niamul Naser
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Campus Environment ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Continuous Presence

Many street vendors earn their livelihoods by selling foods and drinks at the campus of University of Dhaka. Their continuous presence and activities make them one of the key stakeholders of the campus. Both the vendors and customers dispose garbage indiscriminately in the vicinity, which makes the campus dirty, unclean and unhygienic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the environmental awareness and food safety practices among the food vendors with a view to recommend measures to uplift the campus environment. A mixed method was adopted for the study, in which 44 street vendors and 54 consumers were selected purposively from the campus. The results show that the vendors are not aware of food safety issues. The study recommends several measures, such as, designating vending places, registering all street food vendors, improving monitoring system and implementing non-formal environmental education programs for the vendors on food safety and environmental awareness. Bangladesh J. Zool. 48(1): 181-188, 2020

Analytical Evaluation of Food Safety Knowledge and Practices of Street Food Vending in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 29-52
Author(s):  
Ann Myril Chua Tiu ◽  
Reciel Ann B. Tanaid ◽  
Jonash Oropeza Durano ◽  
Esperanza M. Del Fierro ◽  
Kafferine D. Yamagishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Safety Knowledge

This study explores the disparity between the food safety knowledge and practices of street food vendors in a developing country. A purposive survey to determine the knowledge and practices of street food vendors was conducted on 36 street food vendors. The food safety knowledge of the street vendors was tested under five factors, as adopted in the literature. Through a chi-square goodness-of-fit test, a disparity between the food safety knowledge and practices of street food vendors was observed. Moreover, a structural modeling technique was adopted to analyze the interrelationships between food safety knowledge factors and practices. As a result, it was found that most of the food safety knowledge impact their counterpart factors on food safety practices. Likewise, such factors on food safety knowledge are crucial in explaining the reported food safety practices. When mapping the food safety knowledge.of the street food vendors to their practices, it was found that street vendors have a high level of food safety knowledge but low in actual practice, as evidenced by poor food handling practices among street food vendors which also significantly differs from the established standards. The results in this study provide crucial insights into the literature in developing a holistic view of the dynamics of street food vending. Moreover, the results may be beneficial to stakeholders as it may aid them in the development of management and policy initiatives that may be crucial in addressing the contemporary issues of street food vending in developing countries.

Identifying critical risk practices among street food handlers

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (2) ◽  
pp. 390-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alekhya Sabbithi ◽  
S.G.D.N. Lakshmi Reddi ◽  
R. Naveen Kumar ◽  
Varanasi Bhaskar ◽  
G.M. Subba Rao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Fecal Coliforms ◽  
Microbiological Analysis ◽  
Food Handlers ◽  
Indicator Organisms ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Content Type ◽  
E Coli ◽  
South Indian

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify and prioritize the key food safety practices among street food handlers that lead to microbial contamination in selected street foods of Hyderabad, India. These key food safety practices will help develop and design tailor-made training material for street food vendors in future. Design/methodology/approach It is a cross-sectional study conducted in south Indian city of Hyderabad. Stratified random sampling method was employed. A total of 463 samples of street foods were collected from five zones of Hyderabad. They included 163 salad toppings, 150 fresh fruit juices and 150 panipuri samples. Identification and enumeration of foodborne pathogens and indicator organisms (S. aureus, E. coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Bacillus cereus, Yersinia spp.) were performed as described by USFDA-BAM. Information on food safety knowledge and handling practices from street vendors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Associations between hygiene practices and bacterial pathogens were done using ANOVA. Risk estimation of food safety practices was assessed by calculating odds ratio. Findings Microbiological analysis indicated that a large number of carrot (98.1 percent) and onion (75.5 percent) samples were contaminated with E. coli. Peeled and cut fruits left uncovered have 13.4 times risk (OR: 2.40-74.8) of E. coli contamination compared to the covered ones. Panipuri samples picked from the vendors who did not have soap at the vending unit had significantly (p<0.001) higher contamination of fecal coliforms than those who had. Originality/value This study is the first of its kind in the study area.

scholarly journals The Consumption of Fresh Vegetables from Street Food and Sanitation of Street Stalls at Four Locations in Bogor City

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Fujie Rahaditha Utami ◽  
Winiati P Rahayu ◽  
Lilis Nuraida
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Average Consumption

The consumption of fresh vegetables at the stalls needs serious attention. This research aimed to estimate the exposure probability due to fresh vegetables consumption of street food consumers, to measure sanitation level of street stalls that serving fresh vegetables, and to recommend a mentoring program for the stalls at four locations in Bogor City. This research was conducted at 16 stalls located at four locations in Bogor City. The number of respondents surveyed was 293 people and determined by stratified sampling method. Food frequency questionnaire was used as a tool in the survey. The survey showed that men consumed more fresh vegetables than women with the average of 47.12 g/person/consumption and frequency 3.37 times/week (p<0.05). Adults consumed fresh vegetables at the stalls most often with 3.05 times/week and the average consumption of 44.59 g/person/consumption (p<0.05). All street stalls were at level IV of sanitary practices. Thus, there is a risk of food safety in consuming fresh vegetables at the stalls at four locations in Bogor City. Men and adults had high exposure probability to microbiological hazards due to fresh vegetables consumption at the stalls. Mentoring program for all locations involving socialization and implementation of street stall management and sanitation practices regulations by government, full awareness of street vendors in complying with the prevailing regulations, and firm action for the vendors who violate the rules.

scholarly journals Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior of Street Food Vendors and Consumers in Dhaka City

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Sumaiya Mamun ◽  
Sabiha Alam ◽  
Mohammad Abduz Zaher ◽  
AK Obidul Huq
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Food Handling ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Safety Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Food safety knowledge, attitudes, and street food suppliers and consumer behaviors of the capital city Dhaka were investigated. A cross-sectional study was conducted using questionnaires based on previous studies. Three main areas addressed in the surveys and statistical analysis are; 1) statistical data including gender, age, education, income, food safety training, and specific elements related to the work experience of suppliers, 2) knowledge of food safety such as the awareness of consumers and suppliers concerning pathogenic microbes that cause food poisoning, food and personal hygiene, proper cleaning procedures and high-risk groups, and 3) list of food handling attitude and behavior of subjects. Results showed food safety knowledge of street vendors in the High-tech Industries Development Zone was the lowest, where education levels are generally relatively low. Food safety attitudes of the youngest consumers were significantly better than those of older age groups. Street vendors were relatively poor in carrying out safe food handling, with only 27.6% using or being fully equipped with hand-washing facilities, although more than 50% of vendors were not wearing clean and tidy clothes and masks. Steps should be taken to improve street food stall operating conditions and facilities, including access of potable water, providing clean protected structures, and efficient waste collection and disposal systems that can promote the plans and strategies to improve street food safety of Dhaka city and Bangladesh as a whole. Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 37 Number 2 December 2020, pp 48-51

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG STREET FOOD VENDORS IN TAUNGGYI TOWNSHIP, MYANMAR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-188
Author(s):  
Tin Aung Soe Htway ◽  
Kraiwuth Kallawicha
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Street Food ◽  
Food Safety Training ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Food safety is a growing public health concern worldwide. Street foods are an integral part of many cultures and offer at affordable prices. However, it is associated with food safety issues, especially in developing countries. Therefore, it is essential that street food vendors understand and implement food safety practices to prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. This cross-sectional study investigated the food safety knowledge and practices as well as their associated factors among street food vendors in Taunggyi Township, Myanmar. Validated structured questionnaires were used to interview 158 street food vendors, and a set of observational checklists was used to inspect the sanitary conditions of vending sites and vendors’ food hygiene practices. The association between food safety knowledge and practices was assessed using a chi-squared test. Our results revealed that most vendors had a high level of food safety knowledge and that 58.9% scored equal to or lower than the median value in food safety practices, whereas 41.1% scored higher than the median value (median=15). Sex and education level were significantly associated with participants’ food safety knowledge (p < 0.001). Similarly, education, race and monthly income were significantly associated with their food safety practices (p < 0.001), whereas food safety training attendance had no association. Additionally, participants with better knowledge scores were more likely to have better practice scores. Food safety training given to vendors should be more detailed and comply with standard guidelines, especially with regard to street food safety practices.

Food Safety at Farmers' Markets: A Knowledge Synthesis of Published Research

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (12) ◽  
pp. 2033-2047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Young ◽  
Abhinand Thaivalappil ◽  
Danielle Reimer ◽  
Judy Greig
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Fresh Produce ◽  
The United States ◽  
Knowledge Synthesis ◽  
Farmers Markets ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Published Research

ABSTRACT Farmers' markets are increasingly popular venues in North America for the sale of fresh produce and other foods. However, the nature of their operation can present possible food safety issues, challenges, and risks to consumers. A knowledge synthesis was conducted to identify, characterize, and summarize published research on the microbial food safety issues and implications associated with farmers' markets. A scoping review was conducted using the following steps: comprehensive search strategy, relevance screening of abstracts, and characterization of relevant articles. Two subsets of data were prioritized for more detailed systematic review (data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment) and meta-analysis: (i) studies comparing the microbial safety of foods from farmers' markets versus other sources and (ii) studies evaluating the use of food safety practices at farmers' markets. Overall, 83 relevant studies were identified. The majority of studies were published as journal articles (64%), used a cross-sectional design (81%), and were conducted in the United States (78%). Most studies (39%; n = 32) investigated stakeholder, mostly consumer (n = 22), attitudes toward food safety at farmers' markets. Limited but heterogeneous evidence indicated a higher prevalence of Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken meat from farmers' markets versus other retail sources, but there was no difference in the microbial contamination of fresh produce. Studies evaluating the use of food safety practices at farmers' markets identified some gaps; for example, the average prevalence of vendor hand washing was 4% (95% confidence interval: 0 to 11%; I2 = 27%; n = 5 studies). Twelve foodborne outbreaks and case reports were identified, resulting in a total of 411 illnesses, 38 hospitalizations, and two deaths from 1994 to 2016. Only five intervention studies were identified. Key knowledge gaps and areas warranting future research, training, and education are highlighted and discussed.

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