Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge and Hygienic Practices among Street Food Vendors in Alexandria

Koraish, Mohamed; El-Lassy, Reem

doi:10.21608/asalexu.2014.208796

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“…Additionally, this nding is lower than those reported in studies conducted outside of Ethiopia, such as in Benin City, Nigeria (84%) (22), Alexandria, Egypt (67%) (10), Santo, Brazil (41.5%) (23), Myanmar (41.5%) (24), Bangladesh (46.4%) (25), and Poland (63%) (26). This variance could be attributed to differences in interventions across nations, study periods and settings, availability of infrastructure, and variations in the sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics of vendors.…”

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Food Hygiene Practice and Its Associated Factors among Street Food Vendors in Addis Ketema Sub city Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2023

Abdela,

Dessu,

kolola

et al. 2024

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Background Street food vendors offer affordable prepared meals and job opportunities for individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in developing nations. Nevertheless, the lack of proper hygiene practices at these street food vending locations poses a significant worry for consumers. Objective This study aimed to assess food hygiene practice and associated factors among street food venders in Addis Ketema Sub City Addis Ababa, 2023. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among randomly selected 337 participants from five districts of the Addis Ketema sub-city, between March 1 and March 30, 2023. Data collection involved the use of structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and observational checklists, which were adapted from prior studies. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess the relationship between the outcome variables and the independent variables, employing a binary logistic regression model. The strength of association was gauged using Adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI), with statistical significance set at a p-value < 0.05. Result Out of the total 337 study participants, the prevalence of good hygienic practice among street food vendors in Addis Ketema Sub City was found to be 33.2% (95% CI: 28.2, 38.3). Factors significantly associated with good food hygiene practices among these vendors included: having received food handling training (AOR: 2.43, 95% CI 1.12, 5.27), possessing food handling knowledge (AOR: 3.44, 95% CI 1.60, 7.38), having uninterrupted water supply (AOR: 2.52, 95% CI 1.37, 4.62), undergoing health professional visits (AOR: 5.42, 95% CI 2.90, 10.12), and having work experience of more than one year (AOR: 4.68, 95% CI 1.96, 11.14). Conclusion - The findings of this study indicate that street food vendors in Addis Ketema Sub City exhibit a low level of food hygiene practice. However, certain factors such as food handling training, knowledge, uninterrupted water supply, health professional visits, and more than one year of work experience were significantly associated with good hygienic practices among these vendors. The study underscores the necessity for improving the food hygiene practices of street food vendors. This highlights the importance of providing effective and continuous training, regular inspections by healthcare workers, and ensuring the availability of water supply at vending sites to enhance the hygienic practices of street food vendors.

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“…Particularly in developing nations, food safety issues pose a growing threat to public health (9). Annually, millions worldwide fall victim to foodborne diseases, highlighting the widespread nature of illness resulting from consuming tainted food, which has emerged as a prevalent public health concern in modern society (10).…”

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Food Hygiene Practice and Its Associated Factors among Street Food Vendors in Addis Ketema Sub city Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2023

Abdela,

Dessu,

kolola

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“…The quality and safety of the peanuts being sold in local markets also emerge as a significant concern. Peanut vendors in these markets appear to operate without sufficient consideration for food safety practices, particularly concerning the contamination of peanuts with aflatoxins [1]. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain molds, primarily Aspergillus species, that can contaminate various crops, including peanuts.…”

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Evaluation of the Level of Aflatoxins in Raw Peanuts and Reduction Levels of Aflatoxins in Peanuts through Nixtamalization (Lime Treatment) and Calcium Enrichment

Orwa,

Njue,

Muthike

2023

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Nixtamalization has been widely used as a method of reducing aflatoxin contamination in peanuts as well as in calcium enrichment. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of nixtamalization on aflatoxin and nutrient content in peanuts among wholesalers and retailers at Nyamakima Market in Nairobi, Kenya. A representative sample was drawn from a population of 70 market vendors using a systematic random sampling technique, resulting in 35 raw peanut samples for analysis via ELISA to determine initial aflatoxin levels. These samples were then subjected to nixtamalization treatments of 4, 8, and 16 minutes. The findings revealed that the average concentration of total aflatoxins in peanuts initially exceeded the accepted safety limit, with 71% of the samples failing to meet the standards. However, nixtamalization led to a substantial reduction in aflatoxin levels by 49%, 48%, and 50% after treatment durations of 4, 8, and 16 minutes, respectively. Statistical analysis, including ANOVA and Two-sample T-tests, confirmed significant distinctions between initial and final mean aflatoxin levels post-treatment, as well as variations between treatments. The study also observed a significant variation in calcium levels between the different time treatments, supported by linear regression analysis, which demonstrated a robust correlation between time treatments and calcium levels (R2=0.83, P=0.011). Furthermore, the analysis revealed significant differences in mean moisture contents across various treatments (P=0.000), and a linear relationship between mean moisture content and exposure time (P=0.02). The results emphasize the positive impact of nixtamalization in reducing aflatoxin levels and enhancing calcium content in peanuts. However, it is crucial to note the negative effect on moisture content, which exceeded stipulated limits, potentially raising concerns about product safety and quality.

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Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge and Hygienic Practices among Street Food Vendors in Alexandria

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Food Hygiene Practice and Its Associated Factors among Street Food Vendors in Addis Ketema Sub city Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2023

Food Hygiene Practice and Its Associated Factors among Street Food Vendors in Addis Ketema Sub city Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2023

Evaluation of the Level of Aflatoxins in Raw Peanuts and Reduction Levels of Aflatoxins in Peanuts through Nixtamalization (Lime Treatment) and Calcium Enrichment

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