Factors associated with safe food handling practices in the food service sector.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This review assessed the methodological quality of relevant food safety studies, investigated the available evidences for factors associated with safe food handling practices (SFHPs) and suggested required improvements.

Methods

A systematic literature search was carried out in five databases. A pre-designed criteria was used for data extraction and quality assessment. Evidence synthesis was performed, based on specified criteria.

Results

Out of a total of 1768 published research articles, 28 met the inclusion criteria. Strong evidence suggests that food handlers' knowledge and attitudes on food safety contribute to SFHPs. Moderate evidence exists about the association between a food handler's food safety training and SFHPs. Limited evidence is available about

SUBMITTER: Ncube F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6985409 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature