Food handling: Comparative analysis of general knowledge and practice in three relevant groups in Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2007

Authors

Eduarda Gomes-Neves (Author) ICBAS; Araujo, AC (Author) Other; Ramos E (Author) FMUP; Cardoso, Carla (Author) FDUP

Journal

Title: Food Control

Vol. 18

Pages: 707-712

ISSN: 0956-7135

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 43 Citations

Scopus - 49 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-004-9P7

DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2006.03.005

Abstract (EN): A self-administered questionnaire designed to assess "Knowledge" and "Practice" of public hygiene measures was tested in a group of food handlers (n = 79) and two groups of undergraduate students (n = 152). Students were poorly acquainted with practical aspects, relating specifically to temperature control and food storage requirements. A significant proportion of food handlers lacked basic knowledge and understanding of microbiological hazards, hygiene and safety rules. The mean food safety "Knowledge" score among food handlers was 55.0 +/- 18 and the mean "Practice" score was 69.0 +/- 17. The results point to the need to improve training and increasing awareness of the measures imposed by food safety laws in Europe.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6