Philippine Foodborne‐disease Outbreaks (1995–2004)

Azanza, Ma. Patricia V.

doi:10.1111/j.1745-4565.2005.00034.x

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“…Time and temperature abuse are said to be the major factors that contribute to foodborne disease (Rane, 2011;Harrington, 2010;Shimoni et al, 2006;Bhowmik, 2005). In the Philippines, it was established that meatcontaining dishes were the common causes of the outbreaks, with spaghetti as the leading food vehicle (Azanza, 2006). Similar results were reported in OZFOODNET (2011).…”

Section: Microbiological Analysissupporting

confidence: 77%

Evaluation of Street Food Vending in Ozamiz City

Canini

Bala

Maraginot

et al. 2013

JMDS

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Food security in terms of adequate quantity and quality of food to lead a healthy life must be considered as the prime function of a food system. This study aimed to investigate the microbial quality of street-vended foods and the factors predisposing to their contamination. Interviews were conducted using a pre-tested questionnaire to collect data from 110 street vendors on their profile and hygiene practices. Standard methods were used for the enumeration of total bacterial counts and identification of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Examinations were made of 173 menu items, classified as snack foods, main dishes, sauces, and cold dishes. The microbial quality of most of the foods was within the acceptable limits (less than 5.0 log 10 cfu/g), but samples of buko juices, fruit salads, burger bun with spaghetti, and pansit with pork had unacceptable levels of contamination with a total mean log 10 cfu/g of 7.1, 7.0, 6.1, and 6.0 respectively. S. aureus was detected in 104 food samples (60.1%) and 69 contained E. coli (39.9 %). Time and temperature abuse, exposure of food to flies, and poor hygiene practices during preparation and serving were likely the risk factors for contamination. Vendors have to receive education and training on food hygiene to improve the safety of street foods in Ozamiz City and thereby heighten the safety of consumer.

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Section: Microbiological Analysissupporting

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Evaluation of Street Food Vending in Ozamiz City

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Bala

Maraginot

et al. 2013

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“…(1994) also found that many consumers tend to associate food‐borne illness with eating outside the home. However, many studies have shown that family homes rank high in the list of places where food‐borne diseases are acquired (WHO, 1989; Scott, 2003; Azanza, 2006).…”

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Consumers’ perceptions and awareness of food safety practices in Barbados and Trinidad, West Indies – a pilot study

Odwin¹,

Badrie²

2008

Int J Consumer Studies

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The objectives of this pilot study were to determine perception and awareness of food safety practices of consumers in Trinidad and Barbados. A structured questionnaire was self‐administered to 148 respondents. Data were analysed by descriptive and chi‐square analysis. Most (92%) consumers rated having safe food practices as ‘very important’. Only 25.7% heard of the acronym ‘HACCP’ (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point), associated the HACCP approach to safe food preparation (25.7%) and reported it recommendatory in homes (19.6%). More than one‐third (45.6%) felt that up to 20% of food poisoning was associated to the home. Over the last 12 months, 18.2% of consumers and/or family members had experienced food‐borne illness, but no one associated it to the home. More (P < 0.01) consumers in Trinidad than in Barbados were aware of the HACCP, experienced food‐borne illness and allowed pets in the kitchen. This study identified many gaps in proper food safety practices in the homes.

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“…In Philippines, ciguatera occurred in Basilan Province in August 1988, involving 19 subjects from 4 families, after eating a single barracuda [ 31 ]. Data from 60 foodborne disease outbreaks in 1995–2004 and health advice released in Department of Health website had been reviewed and 38 ciguatera cases were identified [ 32 ]. A poison center in France reported a case of imported ciguatera from Philippines [ 33 ].…”

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Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in East Asia and Southeast Asia

Chan

2015

Marine Drugs

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In the coastal countries of East Asia and Southeast Asia, ciguatera should be common because of the extensive tropical and subtropical coral reefs along the coasts and in the neighboring seas with ciguatoxic fishes. An extensive search of journal databases, the Internet and the government websites was performed to identify all reports of ciguatera from the regions. Based on the official data and large published case series, the incidence of ciguatera was higher in the coastal cities (Hong Kong, Foshan, Zhongshan) of southern China than in Japan (Okinawa Prefecture). In Singapore, ciguatera appeared to be almost unknown. In other countries, only isolated cases or small case series were reported, but under-reporting was assumed to be common. Ciguatera may cause severe acute illness and prolonged neurological symptoms. Ciguatera represents an important public health issue for endemic regions, with significant socio-economic impact. Coordinated strategies to improve risk assessment, risk management and risk communication are required. The systematic collection of accurate data on the incidence and epidemiology of ciguatera should enable better assessment and management of its risk. Much more work needs to be done to define the size threshold for important coral reef fish species from different regions, above which the risk of ciguatera significantly increases.

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Philippine Foodborne‐disease Outbreaks (1995–2004)

Cited by 26 publications

References 8 publications

Evaluation of Street Food Vending in Ozamiz City

Evaluation of Street Food Vending in Ozamiz City

Consumers’ perceptions and awareness of food safety practices in Barbados and Trinidad, West Indies – a pilot study

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning in East Asia and Southeast Asia

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