Determinants of food safety knowledge and practices among food handlers in Bangladesh: An institution-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The engagement of a large number of people in big-scale cooking raises the danger of food contamination due to incorrect handling, whether deliberate or unintentional. Contamination during large-scale production poses a serious hazard to consumer health and has significant financial implications for a nation. This study aimed to investigate the food safety knowledge and practices of institutional food handlers in Bangladesh, considering the growing concern surrounding this issue and the lack of available information on foodborne illnesses related to institutions. In addition, the study aimed to determine the factors influencing both knowledge and practices. A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2022, involving 408 institutional food handlers. The sample size was dete

SUBMITTER: Siddiky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10878943 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature