This document summarizes a study that assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding food safety among 127 restaurant workers in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It found that while overall knowledge was good, respondents lacked knowledge about reheating cooked food and safe food temperatures. Respondents had positive attitudes but there were differences based on training, ethnicity, education levels, and nationality. Practices were also generally positive but differed by education, gender, and ethnicity. The study found relationships between knowledge and attitudes, and between knowledge and practices. It concluded that food handlers demonstrated good KAP regarding food safety but still lacked some basic food safety knowledge, particularly around reheated food and safe temperatures.
Food inspection and safety regulations are in place to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring food is safe to consume. The FDA and USDA are the primary regulators in the U.S., overseeing aspects like handwashing, proper cooking, and recalls of contaminated food. Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" exposed unsanitary conditions in the meat industry and led to major reforms. While some additives like "pink slime" are deemed safe by regulators, others are recalled when found to potentially contain bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Food safety remains an important global public health issue.
The document provides information about food hygiene and inspection. It begins with definitions of key terms like food, food safety hazards, food hygiene, and food poisoning. It describes the objectives of food hygiene which include ensuring food is safe and handled safely. It discusses the WHO's 10 rules for safe food practices. It also covers determining whether a food item is wholesome or unwholesome, food analysis and quality control, reasons for and importance of food hygiene, methods for food inspection, and how to interpret laboratory results.
The document discusses food safety as a public health priority. It outlines the major foodborne illnesses including bacteria and viruses. It reviews literature on food contamination in India and discusses the global burden of unsafe food. In India, many food samples have been found to contain pathogens. Chemical toxins, heavy metals, and food adulteration also pose challenges. The evolution of the food system and effects of climate change increase food safety responsibilities. WHO works to protect consumer health through guidance, frameworks, and technical assistance on this important issue.
Food control refers to regulatory activities by national or local authorities to ensure food safety. The document discusses various agencies involved in food control, including their roles and responsibilities. It outlines the federal agencies like FDA, USDA, EPA, CDC and their functions. It also discusses the roles of state and local authorities and how they collaborate with federal agencies on various food safety activities like surveillance, outbreak investigation, inspections, etc. through programs like FoodNet, PulseNet, OutbreakNet, eLEXNET, etc.
Food safety is important to prevent foodborne illness. It involves proper handling, preparation, and storage of food. In Malaysia, there are still some food safety issues like several outbreaks of food poisoning from restaurants not following proper sanitation and a school milk scheme. Ensuring food safety benefits society by reducing illness and food waste while also protecting consumer confidence in the food system. Various government agencies work to establish food safety standards and regulations.
1) Food safety involves ensuring food will not cause harm when prepared and eaten as intended. It is important along the entire food production chain.
2) There are 5 keys to safer food according to WHO: keep clean, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and use safe water and raw materials.
3) Unsafe food causes over 200 diseases and 600 million illnesses annually, with children under 5 particularly vulnerable. Ensuring food safety requires collaboration along the food supply chain.
Food inspection and safety regulations are in place to protect public health by preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring food is safe to consume. The FDA and USDA are the primary regulators in the U.S., overseeing aspects like handwashing, proper cooking, and recalls of contaminated food. Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" exposed unsanitary conditions in the meat industry and led to major reforms. While some additives like "pink slime" are deemed safe by regulators, others are recalled when found to potentially contain bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Food safety remains an important global public health issue.
The document provides information about food hygiene and inspection. It begins with definitions of key terms like food, food safety hazards, food hygiene, and food poisoning. It describes the objectives of food hygiene which include ensuring food is safe and handled safely. It discusses the WHO's 10 rules for safe food practices. It also covers determining whether a food item is wholesome or unwholesome, food analysis and quality control, reasons for and importance of food hygiene, methods for food inspection, and how to interpret laboratory results.
The document discusses food safety as a public health priority. It outlines the major foodborne illnesses including bacteria and viruses. It reviews literature on food contamination in India and discusses the global burden of unsafe food. In India, many food samples have been found to contain pathogens. Chemical toxins, heavy metals, and food adulteration also pose challenges. The evolution of the food system and effects of climate change increase food safety responsibilities. WHO works to protect consumer health through guidance, frameworks, and technical assistance on this important issue.
Food control refers to regulatory activities by national or local authorities to ensure food safety. The document discusses various agencies involved in food control, including their roles and responsibilities. It outlines the federal agencies like FDA, USDA, EPA, CDC and their functions. It also discusses the roles of state and local authorities and how they collaborate with federal agencies on various food safety activities like surveillance, outbreak investigation, inspections, etc. through programs like FoodNet, PulseNet, OutbreakNet, eLEXNET, etc.
Food safety is important to prevent foodborne illness. It involves proper handling, preparation, and storage of food. In Malaysia, there are still some food safety issues like several outbreaks of food poisoning from restaurants not following proper sanitation and a school milk scheme. Ensuring food safety benefits society by reducing illness and food waste while also protecting consumer confidence in the food system. Various government agencies work to establish food safety standards and regulations.
1) Food safety involves ensuring food will not cause harm when prepared and eaten as intended. It is important along the entire food production chain.
2) There are 5 keys to safer food according to WHO: keep clean, separate raw and cooked foods, cook food thoroughly, keep food at safe temperatures, and use safe water and raw materials.
3) Unsafe food causes over 200 diseases and 600 million illnesses annually, with children under 5 particularly vulnerable. Ensuring food safety requires collaboration along the food supply chain.
Food sanitation is more than just cleanliness. It included all practices involved in protecting food from risk of contamination, harmful bacteria, poisons and foreign bodies, preventing any bacteria from multiplying to an extent which would result in an illness of consumers; and destroying any harmful bacteria in the food by thorough cooking or processing.
This document discusses various categories of food hazards. It divides hazards into three main groups: expected hazards defined by Codex Alimentarius including biological, chemical and physical hazards; hidden hazards in the food chain such as irradiated food and household chemicals; and insidious hazards including food handlers' mental health and ergonomic issues as well as electronic and long-term hazards like genetically modified food. The document emphasizes the importance of considering all categories of hazards, including insidious ones, during hazard analysis in food safety systems like HACCP to improve food safety.
This document provides an overview of public health aspects of food hygiene and sanitary regulations for eating establishments. It discusses major public health issues related to food safety, laws and regulations in India, standards for eating establishments, food handlers, and food surveillance systems. The presentation covers topics like foodborne illnesses, microbiological, chemical and physical hazards, milk and meat hygiene, roles of health workers, and concepts like HACCP.
This document provides an overview of global food safety. It discusses foodborne illness, notable recent outbreaks, and approaches to controlling foodborne pathogens. Foodborne illness is a major health issue worldwide. Investigating outbreaks involves detecting cases, generating hypotheses, and identifying the contaminated food item. Quality assurance systems like HACCP aim to control food safety hazards. International organizations work to harmonize food standards globally.
This document discusses emerging trends in food safety and healthy living in smart cities. It outlines how smart city policies can aid in data gathering, analysis, and response to emergencies to promote better health outcomes. A strategic approach to food safety is recommended, including developing food regulations, inspection services, and consumer education. Hazards like biological, chemical and physical contaminants are examined, as well as their health impacts. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is presented as an effective risk management strategy. Participatory solutions are proposed to ensure safe food from farm to fork, engaging farmers, wholesalers, markets, vendors and customers. The FoodSafe app is highlighted as a way to showcase safe food vendors and allow
This document discusses food safety and sanitation in food service management. It covers topics such as sanitation procedures and goals, foodborne illness hazards, potentially hazardous foods, allergens, contamination sources and prevention, cleaning procedures, personal hygiene, and equipment cleaning. Major points include that sanitation aims to provide wholesome food and prevent illness; biological hazards like bacteria commonly cause foodborne illness; proper temperature control and handling of foods like meat and dairy is important to prevent pathogen growth; and cleaning, personal hygiene practices like handwashing, and avoiding cross-contamination are crucial to ensuring food safety.
Supervisors and managers working in the catering sector must have a good understanding of food safety legislation, hygiene best practices and the HAACP system, to ensure a quality standard of service in the workplace.
In this Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering Course, you’ll be introduced to food safety legislation, how to implement a food management system, pest control, methods for preserving food and much more. You’ll also be trained on how to look after your own personal hygiene, from learning about protective clothing to monitoring standards.
See more: http://bit.ly/Supervising-Food-Safety
The document summarizes the Philippine food safety system and issues. It is led by two main agencies, the Bureau of Food and Drug Administration (BFAD) under the Department of Health for processed foods, and the Department of Agriculture for animal health, plant health, slaughterhouses, grains, and milk. Ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility across the entire food chain from farm to plate. Some key food safety issues in the Philippines include pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxins, histamines, allergens, red tide, and microbial contamination.
The document discusses consumer awareness of food quality, safety, and labeling. It emphasizes that all foods contain some level of toxicity and the dose is what determines harm. It provides definitions for key terms like hazards, toxicity, and foodborne illness. The objectives of food control systems are outlined as protecting public health, consumers, and economic development. Elements of control systems include food laws, inspection services, and education. The document stresses that consumers should be aware of both invisible microbiological and chemical hazards in food and their rights under food legislation.
Anyone who works in an establishment that deals with food should have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and safety. In industries such as catering and food delivery, it is essential that any food safety hazards can be identified and that waste is managed efficiently.
See Details: http://bit.ly/2HRTkRO
Food safety is important to prevent foodborne illness. Contamination can occur at any point during food production, distribution, and preparation. Implementing food safety management systems like ISO 22000 helps control contamination and illness. ISO 22000 addresses food safety from farm to table, requiring organizations to identify and control hazards. Proper handling and hygienic practices throughout the food chain are necessary to deliver safe food.
Sanitation and safety functions of food serviceDardar Jumarito
This document discusses key aspects of food service sanitation and safety. It states that food service establishments should have 4 S's: service, specialty, sanitation, and safety. The food service manager is responsible for implementing safety measures and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. National and local health laws regarding food service must be understood and followed. Proper food handling, storage, distribution, cleaning procedures and facilities are outlined. Employee health, training, and hygiene standards are also addressed. Causes of foodborne illness include microbes, chemicals and physical contaminants.
This module is intended for community educators to teach their clients about cross-contamination. It is appropriate for general consumers and anyone that cooks for groups including religous institutions. It is not meant for commercial food service.
Food hygiene is fundamentally important. It plays a major role in ensuring food safety. Poor food hygiene practice can lead to food poisoning. Food premises posting poor hygiene scores as practiced in UK will su er negative economic e ects as consumers choose to eat somewhere else. Food hygiene plays a key factor in at the production, preparation, handling, storage, and distribution of food. Hygiene practices are important, particularly in lower socio economic households. This paper provides a primer on food hygiene. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Tolulope J. Ashaolu | Sarhan M. Musa "Food Hygiene: A Primer" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd28076.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/other/28076/food-hygiene-a-primer/matthew-n-o-sadiku
Health and Nutritional Practices of University (campus) cafe.
Food is indispensable to all human beings but very often we come across illnesses attributed to over or under consumption of food or the lack of a healthy diet. Therefore, most of our health problems can be prevented by following a healthy diet. We have seen in the past two decades there has been a significant change in the dietary habits of people living in PAKISTAN. There has been a shift from traditional diet that is healthier and well balanced to a diet that has poor nutritional qualities. This change can be attributed to the busy life style and increased preference to eating out. Most often,we depend on highly processed convenient foods and foods that are high in calories and low in nutritional value.
Food & food technology during emergencyAkashShah176
The document discusses the role of food and food technology during emergencies. It states that food technologists help develop instant and ready-to-eat foods that are suitable for consumption during emergencies, as they are easy to transport and provide necessary calories. For example, noodles were produced during World War 2 to supply daily diets to soldiers. The document also notes that processed and biotechnologically treated foods and water can help reduce health issues like infections during disasters by lowering risks of food/water-borne diseases.
International food safety regulations and assessments of genetically modified foods:
Food safety involves proper handling, storage, and preparation of food to prevent infection and ensure adequate nutrition. Unsafe food and water can cause diseases. The WHO outlines five key food hygiene principles: prevent contamination, separate raw and cooked foods, properly cook foods, store foods at proper temperatures, and use clean water and raw materials.
Modern food legislation is based on international standards governing processing, distribution, retail, packaging, and labelling. When new foods are developed using biotechnology, both national laws and consumer expectations require systems to assess safety. International organizations like FAO address biosafety, biotechnology and quality/safety assessment of foods from modern biotechnology.
This survey was conducted from June to December 2012 in Salalah Municipality, Sultanate of Oman, to investigate the knowledge of restaurants workers about food safety-related issues. A total of questionnaire-guided interviews with 21restaurant workers and food handlers were carried out. Major food safety knowledge concepts including personal hygiene, prevention of cross contamination, general sanitation, safe storage of food, knowledge of health problems that would affect food safety, knowledge of symptoms of foodborne illnesses, and knowledge of important foodborne pathogens were investigated. The responses of interviewed workers varied considerably. In general, the workers had good knowledge about some food safety-related issues and not enough knowledge about other issues. Although the results of the questionnaire showed that the majorityof the food workers and handlers know the importance of washing hands before work and proper cleaning and handing of instruments and kitchen utensils and their role in reducing the risk of food contamination, in addition to their knowledge that eating and drinking at the work place increases the risk of food contamination, its observed that these workers do not practice that as a part of their routine work. Therefore, training programs are warranted together with continuous monitoring of the workers’ behavior and practices.
This document provides information and guidance on food safety for food pantries. It discusses the ten riskiest foods regulated by the FDA, potential causes of food contamination, and ways to prevent contamination through proper receiving, storing, transporting, personal hygiene, cleaning, pest control, and recalls. It also addresses scenarios that pantries may encounter and could pose food safety risks. The overall message is that food pantries must practice proper food safety to protect the people they serve from foodborne illness.
Evaluation of basic knowledge on food safety among migrant food handlers University of Malaya
This study evaluated the basic food safety and food handling knowledge of 383 migrant food handlers in Peninsular Malaysia through questionnaires. It found that the migrant food handlers generally had poor knowledge of food safety, though their food handling practices were average. Significant relationships were observed between food safety knowledge and factors like country of origin and education level. Attendance at food safety training programs was significantly associated with better food handling practices. The study highlights the need to improve how food safety training is delivered to and attended by migrant food handlers in Malaysia.
Assessment of Food Safety and Sanitation Standards of Canteens in Nueva EcijaIJAEMSJORNAL
Food safety is a particularly worrying environmental health problem in universities. This study used descriptive method of research. A total of 172 respondents from different universities were surveyed.Findings in this study reported that adherence to school canteen rules and government regulations play important roles in influencing food handlers’ attitude towards safe food handling. It was found that perceived barrier generally do not hinder safe food handling. However, small working space, inconvenient location for kitchen equipment and unavailability of food handling guideline toward achieving safe food handling were individual items in the questionnaire that scored high.
Food sanitation is more than just cleanliness. It included all practices involved in protecting food from risk of contamination, harmful bacteria, poisons and foreign bodies, preventing any bacteria from multiplying to an extent which would result in an illness of consumers; and destroying any harmful bacteria in the food by thorough cooking or processing.
This document discusses various categories of food hazards. It divides hazards into three main groups: expected hazards defined by Codex Alimentarius including biological, chemical and physical hazards; hidden hazards in the food chain such as irradiated food and household chemicals; and insidious hazards including food handlers' mental health and ergonomic issues as well as electronic and long-term hazards like genetically modified food. The document emphasizes the importance of considering all categories of hazards, including insidious ones, during hazard analysis in food safety systems like HACCP to improve food safety.
This document provides an overview of public health aspects of food hygiene and sanitary regulations for eating establishments. It discusses major public health issues related to food safety, laws and regulations in India, standards for eating establishments, food handlers, and food surveillance systems. The presentation covers topics like foodborne illnesses, microbiological, chemical and physical hazards, milk and meat hygiene, roles of health workers, and concepts like HACCP.
This document provides an overview of global food safety. It discusses foodborne illness, notable recent outbreaks, and approaches to controlling foodborne pathogens. Foodborne illness is a major health issue worldwide. Investigating outbreaks involves detecting cases, generating hypotheses, and identifying the contaminated food item. Quality assurance systems like HACCP aim to control food safety hazards. International organizations work to harmonize food standards globally.
This document discusses emerging trends in food safety and healthy living in smart cities. It outlines how smart city policies can aid in data gathering, analysis, and response to emergencies to promote better health outcomes. A strategic approach to food safety is recommended, including developing food regulations, inspection services, and consumer education. Hazards like biological, chemical and physical contaminants are examined, as well as their health impacts. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is presented as an effective risk management strategy. Participatory solutions are proposed to ensure safe food from farm to fork, engaging farmers, wholesalers, markets, vendors and customers. The FoodSafe app is highlighted as a way to showcase safe food vendors and allow
This document discusses food safety and sanitation in food service management. It covers topics such as sanitation procedures and goals, foodborne illness hazards, potentially hazardous foods, allergens, contamination sources and prevention, cleaning procedures, personal hygiene, and equipment cleaning. Major points include that sanitation aims to provide wholesome food and prevent illness; biological hazards like bacteria commonly cause foodborne illness; proper temperature control and handling of foods like meat and dairy is important to prevent pathogen growth; and cleaning, personal hygiene practices like handwashing, and avoiding cross-contamination are crucial to ensuring food safety.
Supervisors and managers working in the catering sector must have a good understanding of food safety legislation, hygiene best practices and the HAACP system, to ensure a quality standard of service in the workplace.
In this Level 3 Supervising Food Safety in Catering Course, you’ll be introduced to food safety legislation, how to implement a food management system, pest control, methods for preserving food and much more. You’ll also be trained on how to look after your own personal hygiene, from learning about protective clothing to monitoring standards.
See more: http://bit.ly/Supervising-Food-Safety
The document summarizes the Philippine food safety system and issues. It is led by two main agencies, the Bureau of Food and Drug Administration (BFAD) under the Department of Health for processed foods, and the Department of Agriculture for animal health, plant health, slaughterhouses, grains, and milk. Ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility across the entire food chain from farm to plate. Some key food safety issues in the Philippines include pesticides, heavy metals, aflatoxins, histamines, allergens, red tide, and microbial contamination.
The document discusses consumer awareness of food quality, safety, and labeling. It emphasizes that all foods contain some level of toxicity and the dose is what determines harm. It provides definitions for key terms like hazards, toxicity, and foodborne illness. The objectives of food control systems are outlined as protecting public health, consumers, and economic development. Elements of control systems include food laws, inspection services, and education. The document stresses that consumers should be aware of both invisible microbiological and chemical hazards in food and their rights under food legislation.
Anyone who works in an establishment that deals with food should have a basic understanding of the principles of food hygiene and safety. In industries such as catering and food delivery, it is essential that any food safety hazards can be identified and that waste is managed efficiently.
See Details: http://bit.ly/2HRTkRO
Food safety is important to prevent foodborne illness. Contamination can occur at any point during food production, distribution, and preparation. Implementing food safety management systems like ISO 22000 helps control contamination and illness. ISO 22000 addresses food safety from farm to table, requiring organizations to identify and control hazards. Proper handling and hygienic practices throughout the food chain are necessary to deliver safe food.
Sanitation and safety functions of food serviceDardar Jumarito
This document discusses key aspects of food service sanitation and safety. It states that food service establishments should have 4 S's: service, specialty, sanitation, and safety. The food service manager is responsible for implementing safety measures and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. National and local health laws regarding food service must be understood and followed. Proper food handling, storage, distribution, cleaning procedures and facilities are outlined. Employee health, training, and hygiene standards are also addressed. Causes of foodborne illness include microbes, chemicals and physical contaminants.
This module is intended for community educators to teach their clients about cross-contamination. It is appropriate for general consumers and anyone that cooks for groups including religous institutions. It is not meant for commercial food service.
Food hygiene is fundamentally important. It plays a major role in ensuring food safety. Poor food hygiene practice can lead to food poisoning. Food premises posting poor hygiene scores as practiced in UK will su er negative economic e ects as consumers choose to eat somewhere else. Food hygiene plays a key factor in at the production, preparation, handling, storage, and distribution of food. Hygiene practices are important, particularly in lower socio economic households. This paper provides a primer on food hygiene. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Tolulope J. Ashaolu | Sarhan M. Musa "Food Hygiene: A Primer" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd28076.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/other/28076/food-hygiene-a-primer/matthew-n-o-sadiku
Health and Nutritional Practices of University (campus) cafe.
Food is indispensable to all human beings but very often we come across illnesses attributed to over or under consumption of food or the lack of a healthy diet. Therefore, most of our health problems can be prevented by following a healthy diet. We have seen in the past two decades there has been a significant change in the dietary habits of people living in PAKISTAN. There has been a shift from traditional diet that is healthier and well balanced to a diet that has poor nutritional qualities. This change can be attributed to the busy life style and increased preference to eating out. Most often,we depend on highly processed convenient foods and foods that are high in calories and low in nutritional value.
Food & food technology during emergencyAkashShah176
The document discusses the role of food and food technology during emergencies. It states that food technologists help develop instant and ready-to-eat foods that are suitable for consumption during emergencies, as they are easy to transport and provide necessary calories. For example, noodles were produced during World War 2 to supply daily diets to soldiers. The document also notes that processed and biotechnologically treated foods and water can help reduce health issues like infections during disasters by lowering risks of food/water-borne diseases.
International food safety regulations and assessments of genetically modified foods:
Food safety involves proper handling, storage, and preparation of food to prevent infection and ensure adequate nutrition. Unsafe food and water can cause diseases. The WHO outlines five key food hygiene principles: prevent contamination, separate raw and cooked foods, properly cook foods, store foods at proper temperatures, and use clean water and raw materials.
Modern food legislation is based on international standards governing processing, distribution, retail, packaging, and labelling. When new foods are developed using biotechnology, both national laws and consumer expectations require systems to assess safety. International organizations like FAO address biosafety, biotechnology and quality/safety assessment of foods from modern biotechnology.
This survey was conducted from June to December 2012 in Salalah Municipality, Sultanate of Oman, to investigate the knowledge of restaurants workers about food safety-related issues. A total of questionnaire-guided interviews with 21restaurant workers and food handlers were carried out. Major food safety knowledge concepts including personal hygiene, prevention of cross contamination, general sanitation, safe storage of food, knowledge of health problems that would affect food safety, knowledge of symptoms of foodborne illnesses, and knowledge of important foodborne pathogens were investigated. The responses of interviewed workers varied considerably. In general, the workers had good knowledge about some food safety-related issues and not enough knowledge about other issues. Although the results of the questionnaire showed that the majorityof the food workers and handlers know the importance of washing hands before work and proper cleaning and handing of instruments and kitchen utensils and their role in reducing the risk of food contamination, in addition to their knowledge that eating and drinking at the work place increases the risk of food contamination, its observed that these workers do not practice that as a part of their routine work. Therefore, training programs are warranted together with continuous monitoring of the workers’ behavior and practices.
This document provides information and guidance on food safety for food pantries. It discusses the ten riskiest foods regulated by the FDA, potential causes of food contamination, and ways to prevent contamination through proper receiving, storing, transporting, personal hygiene, cleaning, pest control, and recalls. It also addresses scenarios that pantries may encounter and could pose food safety risks. The overall message is that food pantries must practice proper food safety to protect the people they serve from foodborne illness.
Evaluation of basic knowledge on food safety among migrant food handlers University of Malaya
This study evaluated the basic food safety and food handling knowledge of 383 migrant food handlers in Peninsular Malaysia through questionnaires. It found that the migrant food handlers generally had poor knowledge of food safety, though their food handling practices were average. Significant relationships were observed between food safety knowledge and factors like country of origin and education level. Attendance at food safety training programs was significantly associated with better food handling practices. The study highlights the need to improve how food safety training is delivered to and attended by migrant food handlers in Malaysia.
Assessment of Food Safety and Sanitation Standards of Canteens in Nueva EcijaIJAEMSJORNAL
Food safety is a particularly worrying environmental health problem in universities. This study used descriptive method of research. A total of 172 respondents from different universities were surveyed.Findings in this study reported that adherence to school canteen rules and government regulations play important roles in influencing food handlers’ attitude towards safe food handling. It was found that perceived barrier generally do not hinder safe food handling. However, small working space, inconvenient location for kitchen equipment and unavailability of food handling guideline toward achieving safe food handling were individual items in the questionnaire that scored high.
This document discusses a study on the level of satisfaction with food safety and hygiene practices among food vendors from the perspective of students at Nazareth High School. It aims to determine students' level of satisfaction with food safety, the hygiene practices of food vendors, and the relationship between the two. The study will involve surveying 154 randomly selected students at the school about their experiences with and perceptions of food vendor food safety and hygiene. It is intended to provide information that can benefit parents, the school, and students regarding food safety issues.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
Mediating Effects of Intention On The Factors Affecting Organic Food Products...CSCJournals
This study aimed to measure the effect of intention as a mediator in the relationship between internal factors and external factors on consumption. The factors were a) internal factors: knowledge, awareness, health consciousness, product attributes, environmental concern, and b) external factors: subjective norms, perceived behaviour control, and media and advertisement. From the review of literature, there were limited studies done on the mediating effect of intention on the relationship between (internal factor and external factors) and organic food product consumption among CGY in Malaysia. A total of 410 respondents completed the online questionnaires that evaluated the factors. Structural Equation Modelling was used as the main practical approach for data analysis. The results showed that intention was a full or a complete mediator between the six exogenous constructs; knowledge, health consciousness, product attributes, environmental concern, perceived behaviour, and media and advertisement, while it only acted as a partial mediator between subjective norm and consumption. However, the intention was not a full or a complete mediator between awareness and consumption. Eventually, the implications for theory improvement and practices were discussed.
An Epidemiological Data of Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs in Pamulapa...DrHeena tiwari
An Epidemiological Data of Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs in Pamulapadu Village of Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India: An Original Research
Dietary practice of school going childrenUday Kumar
1) The study aimed to assess the nutritional status and prevalence of dental caries among 600 children aged 12-15 years in Lucknow, India.
2) Clinical assessments were conducted to record nutritional status using BMI and dental caries experience using the DMFT index.
3) Preliminary results found a 53.8% caries prevalence with a mean DMFT of 1.84 in Indian children aged 12, indicating high rates of malnutrition and dental caries.
A Longitudinal Study On Feeding Practices And Morbidity Patterns Of Infants I...iosrjce
Background: Feeding practices and illnesses during infancy are of critical importance for growth and
development of children .Though several programs have been implemented by WHO and UNICEF to improve
the health status of newborn and infant, child morbidity and mortality rates in rural area are still higher
compared to urban areas in India.
Objective: To assess the feeding practices and morbidity patterns of infants in a rural field practice area .
Methodology: A longitudinal study was undertaken in field practice area under community medicine
Department, Guntur from Jan 2013 to march 2014.A birth cohort of hundred children born during first 3
months of study period were assessed and followed up till they attained 1year age .Data collected on feeding
practices ,infant illnesses and socio-demographic factors.
Results: The incidence of episodes of morbidity was 2.78 per infant per year. Respiratory Tract Infections are
most common observed illness followed by diarrhea .Majority of the mothers (90%)
Were given colostrum ,50% were breast fed their babies with in 1 hour of delivery,60% were given
EBF(Exclusive Breast Feeding ). The illnesses are less common in first 6 months of infancy compared to
letter half of life .A Significant association between feeding practices and morbidities
Conclusion: Hence focusing education on faulty feeding practices and implementation of IMNCI(integrated
management of newborn and childhood illnesses ) at gross root level by health workers need to be emphasized
Food Sanitation and Hygiene Practices among Food Handlers in Food Joints in H...ijtsrd
AIM The aims and objective of the present study was to know the level of awareness of the food handlers regarding food sanitation and hygiene while handling food. To observe and study the sanitation and hygiene practices followed by the food handlers of the food joint. OBJECTIVE Diseases spread through food still remain a common and persistent problems resulting in appreciable morbidity and occasional mortality. Food handlers play an important role in ensuring food safety throughout the chain of production, processing, storage and preparation. 1 In large scale cooking, food is handled by many individuals, which increases the chances of food contamination due to improper handling and service. Intentional or accidental contamination of food during large scale production might endanger the health of consumers, and have very expensive repercussions on the public. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the food safety knowledge, and sanitation practices among institutional food handlers in Hyderabad. MATERIALS AND METHODS The survey was administered orally, and responses were recorded on questionnaires by the handlers. The survey included 35 questions that had information on restaurant and food handler demographics, food safety knowledge, behaviors, and personal hygiene. The knowledge questions were in true false, multiple choice, and open ended format. The primary subject areas in this study included appropriate temperatures for cooking, heating, and cooling foods, cross contamination, and behavioral questions such as working while ill and hand hygiene practices. RESULT We learn that most of the food service establishments in Hyderabad are aware of the basic hygiene practices. They are very particular about the personal hygiene of the staff and sanitation of the food being prepared. They take proper care of the ingredients and are concerned about their hygiene. Majority of the personnel have not undergone a food safety training program but wanted to be a part of it. CONCLUSION The study suggests that even though the knowledge, attitude and practice level of the food handlers was satisfactory, some of the aspects related to hygiene and time and temperature control need to be stressed. Continuous education and training should be organized to strengthen food handlers knowledge in areas which seem to be lacking. Mrs. Meena Kumari | Ms Nasreen Begum | Sarah Jameel | Suroorunnisa | Sahina Parvin ""Food Sanitation and Hygiene Practices among Food Handlers in Food Joints in Hyderabad"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd23421.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/home-science/health-and-hygiene/23421/food-sanitation-and-hygiene-practices-among-food-handlers-in-food-joints-in-hyderabad/mrs-meena-kumari
1. The document summarizes research on factors that influence consumer purchasing behaviors related to organic foods. It discusses nutritional content, sensory appeal, ecological welfare, price, and natural content as key factors.
2. Several studies discussed found nutritional content and health benefits to be important determinants for consumers in purchasing organic foods. Sensory factors like taste were also found to influence hedonic attitudes.
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices concerning food safety among restaurant workers in putrajaya, malaysia
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Concerning
Food Safety among Restaurant Workers in Putrajaya, Malaysia
Ab. Hamid, Rosnani 1*
Radu, Son 2
Othman, Mohhidin 2
Poh See, Toh 3
Lay Ching, Chai 4
1.Division of Environmental Health, Department of Local Government, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing
and Local Government, 62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia
2.Faculty of Science and Food Technology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
3.Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, University Technology MARA 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor,
Malaysia
4.Faculty of Biomedical, University Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
* E-mail of the corresponding author: hjros@kpkt.gov.my
Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices on food safety held by food handlers
working in restaurants in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Inappropriate food handling is the main factor contributing to food
borne disease outbreaks. A total of 127 food handlers were randomly selected from 23 restaurants and the data
collected in September 2013 through self-administered questionnaires were analyzed using the SPSS version 16.
Generally knowledge of food safety was good with the mean score 90.3 ± 7.787. However, respondents lacked
knowledge about the hazards of reheating cooked food (75.1 ± 25.662) and the safe temperature of cooked food
(71.9 ± 33.548). Knowledge differed significantly by age groups (F=2.530; p=0.044). Respondents had positive
attitudes about food safety, with a mean score of 93.9 ± 6.813, although there were significant differences
between trained and untrained workers (t=2.406; p=0.018); Malaysian ethnic groups (F=2.502; p=0.034);
Malaysians and non-Malaysians (t=3.273; p=0.001) and due to differences in education levels (F=6.057;
p=0.003). The mean score for practice was 92.9 ± 7.647 and again there were significant differences related to
education levels (F=1.345; p=0.003), gender (t=-2.120; p=0.036) and ethnicity of Malaysian workers (F=2.502;
p=0.034). A strong relationship was found between knowledge and attitudes about food safety (r=0.266; p=0.002)
and between knowledge and practice (r=0.203; p=0.022). In conclusion, this study suggests that food handlers in
Putrajaya restaurants displayed good knowledge, a positive attitude and an excellent practices regarding food
safety. Yet results showed the food workers still lack basic knowledge of food safety, particularly related to
reheated food and safe temperatures for cooked food.
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, food safety, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
1. Introduction
Food borne illness which includes food poisoning is a major cause of morbidity worldwide, resulting in
substantial costs to individuals, food manufacturers, both national and international economics (Olsen et al.
2000). The World Health Organization (WHO 2008) has defined food poisoning outbreaks as the occurrence of
two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food. It was also stated that the
hands of food handlers can be the source in spreading harmful microorganism through cross contamination, and
if food handlers ignore the importance of washing hands. Bas et al. (2006) suggested that food handlers should
have excellent hygiene knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) to ensure cross contamination can be reduced,
thus protecting the consumers from food borne diseases. Griffith et al. (2000) in his report indicated that most of
the food poisoning cases were due to unhygienic handling of food and lack of cleanliness in food preparation.
Adak et al. (2002) in his study reported that in England and Wales, food borne diseases were estimated to be 1.3
million cases, 21,000 hospitalizations and 500 deaths annually. It was also noted in their findings that up to 70%
of the food borne illnesses in the USA, the UK and Netherlands were associated with catering or food service
establishments. In Australia, about 5.4 million cases, 15,000 hospitalizations and 120 deaths were reported
annually (AGHDA 2005). Spearing et al. (2000) in his study stated that outbreak of food borne disease costs the
hospitals in Australia more than AU$120,000.00 or US$95,000 annually and the amount of more substantial to
indirect costs such as medical, investigative, loss of productivity and miscellaneous. Food poisoning cases are
on the rise in Malaysia, as evident in the incidence rate (IR) of 56.25 cases in 2011 compared to 23.1 per 100,000
populations in 2002 (MOH 2012). In Malaysia contexts, restaurant means any place where people pay to sit and
eat meals that are cooked and served on the premise (Act 536). Mean while under the Food Hygiene Regulations
2009 (Act 281) it is a mandatory for any person directly involved in food handling to possess a valid training
certificate before being engaged as food workers. This study will explore the socio demographic characteristics,
the level of KAP and will also determine their relationships.
2. Materials and Methods
This cross sectional study was carried out over a period of six months from March to September 2013. The
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location of the study was in Federal Territory of Putrajaya, Malaysia. It involved 23 restaurants and 305 food
workers from five Precincts. Ethical aspects were given due consideration before the collection of information.
Signed consent forms were also obtained from all food workers who participated in this study. The tool used was
self-administered questionnaire and based on previous studies (Noor Azira et al. 2012; Tokuc et al. 2009; Acikel
et al. 2008; Gomes-Neves et al. 2007). The questionnaire was prepared in both National language and in English.
The structured questionnaire was consolidated into four parts; Part A was designed to collect demographic
information of the respondents which includes nationality, race, gender, age, and monthly income, the highest
education qualification, having experience as food handlers and attending training before being employed as
food workers. Part B consists of 11 items on knowledge of food workers towards food safety. The respondents
were asked questions on food storage, safe temperature, proper clothing, hand washing, reheating of food, cross
contamination and vaccination. A three Likert scale (1=correct; 2=wrong and 3=not sure) was used. A ‘Not
sure’’ was included as to reduce the response bias in the multiple choice answers. Those who answered correctly
will score ‘5’ points, whereas those with the answer “wrong” or “not sure” will get ‘1’ or ‘3’ points, respectively.
The score range was between 1 and 55. The scores were converted to 100 points. Those scored less than 85%
were considered as having poor knowledge on food safety. Part C consists of 13 items which measures the
attitude of the respondents on food safety. Questions asked were related to touching of cooked food with bare
hands, refreezing of frozen food, using separate kitchen utensils for cooked and raw food, using same towel to
clean many places, wearing jewellery while handling food, rubbing hands on face or hair while working,
smoking while handling food, using apron to clean hands, covering of mouth when coughing or sneezing and
hand washing before start working. A three Likert scale (1= agree, 2=not agree, and 3=not sure) was used. Those
who answered “agree” or “not agree”, where applicable, will score ‘5’ points, whereas those with the answer
“not sure” will get ‘1’ point. The score range was between 1 and 65. The scores were converted to 100 points
and those scored less than 85% were considered as having negative attitude on food safety. Part D of the
questionnaire consisting of a list of 13 practices that would indicate food handlers’ practices towards food borne
disease prevention. The respondents were asked to indicate their practices on food safety by using a three Likert
scale (5 or 1=Never, 5 or 3 =Always and 1=Sometimes). The score range was between 1 and 65 and was
converted to 100 points. The score below 85% is considered as having poor practices towards food safety.
Questionnaires went under a pilot test comprising of 32 food workers and they were not included in the actual
survey. The Cronbach’s alpha for all items was found to be greater than 0.65 and was considered acceptable to
be applied to the population of the study (Mohd Salleh & Zaidatun 2001). All statistical analyses were conducted
using SPSS version 16. ANOVA and sample t-test were used to determine the differences between the socio
demographic and KAP towards food safety among respondents. Test parameters were compared using
independent sample t-test and ANOVA (confidence interval 95%) and Pearson Product-moment Correlation was
also used to establish relationship between all the variables.
3. Results and Discussion
3.1 Demographic characteristics
The distribution of socio demographic characteristics of the respondents is shown in Table 1. Of the total
respondents, 81 or 63.8% were non-Malaysians, of which 63 (77.8%) were Indian nationals, 17 (21.0%) were
Indonesians and 1 (1.2%) was from Thailand. Despite there was no official data on the exact number of
foreigners involved as food workers in Malaysia, but based on statistics from the Ministry of Labour and Human
Resources (2012) it was reported that there was a shortage of man power in hotel and restaurants industry. The
report indicated that between 4.0 % and 5.7% or total average 55,452 workers needed in food related industries
for the period of 2007 to 2010 in Malaysia. As for the Malaysians, the number corresponds to the population by
ethnic groups in Putrajaya, which comprising of 81,000 or 93.5% Malays, 7,000 or 8.1% were other Bumiputras
such as Sabahans and Sarawakians, 1000 or 1.2% were Indians, 500 or 0.6% were Chinese, 500 or 0.6% were
others and 2,200 or 2.5% were non-Malaysians (Department of Statistics Malaysia 2013). The median age of the
respondents was 28 years old with the youngest was 19 years old and the oldest was 54 years old. One hundred
and two or 80.3% of the respondents were males and 25 or 19.7% were females. Only 9 or 7.1% of them earned
RM2000 to RM3900 per month and none of the respondent earned more than RM4000 monthly.
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Table 1. Socio demographic characteristics of the respondents (n=127)
Variables Frequency (n) Percentage (%)
Nationality
Malaysians 46 36.2
Non-Malaysians 81 63.8
Country Of Origins For Non-Malaysian (n=81)
India 63 77.8
Indonesia 17 21.0
Thailand 1 1.2
Ethnicity For Malaysians (n=46)
Malays 30 65.2
Sarawakians 10 21.7
Indians 3 6.5
Sabahans 2 4.3
Chinese 1 2.2
Gender
Male 102 80.3
Female 25 19.7
Education Status
No formal education 3 2.4
Primary & secondary 100 78.7
Cert, dip or degree 24 18.9
Age Groups
Less than 19 years 5 3.9
20-29 years 71 55.9
30-39 years 36 28.3
40-49 years 13 10.2
More than 50 years 2 1.6
Monthly Income (Ringgit Malaysia)
500-999 31 24.4
1000-1499 66 52.0
1500-1999 21 16.5
2000-3999 9 7.1
Experience As Food Handler
Yes 109 85.8
No 18 14.2
Attending Training
Yes 49 38.6
No 78 61.4
As indicated by the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department (2005), those who were paid more
than RM4000.00 monthly were under the bracket of high income groups. In term of education status, 3 or 2.4%
were with no formal education, while the rest attained primary and secondary education, certificate, diploma or
degree levels. One hundred and nine or 85.8% respondents had working experience as food handler and 49 or
38.6% of the respondents had attended the Food Handlers’ Training Program (FHTP) before being engaged as
food workers. The result was in line with the previous studies which stated only between 37.5% and 55% food
handlers attended food hygiene training before being employed as food workers (Tan et al. 2013; Bas et al. 2006;
Walker et al. 2003; Maizun & Naing 2002).
3.2 Knowledge on food safety
Generally the knowledge of the respondents was good with the mean score 90.3 (possible score 100) and the
bench mark set for this study was at 85. It was also considerably higher compared to 70% as set by King County
(2012) which stated that the passing mark to obtain a certificate for those who attended food hygiene training.
However, it was noted that there was lacked of knowledge under items on reheating of food (75.1 ± 25.662) and
safe temperature of cooked food (71.9 ± 33.548). The result showed that the scores were higher compared to the
study done by Noor Azira et al. (2012), where it was reported that the mean score for food handlers’ KAP were
83.9 ±13.26; 82.8 ±10.94 and 77.0 ±14.98, respectively. Questions that most frequently answered incorrectly
(wrong and not sure answers) were related to reheating of cooked food which was more likely to contribute to
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food contamination (53.6%), safe temperature of cooked food (47.7%) and preparation of food in advance is
more likely to contribute to food poisoning (21.3%). Table 2 showed that there was significant difference of the
mean score of knowledge by age groups (F=2.530; p=0.044). Although the results contradicted to the study
carried out by Siow & Norrakiah (2011) where it was reported that the age group was not significant compared
to the knowledge, but Maizun & Naing (2002) had reported in their study that the duration of experience as food
handler had influenced on the level of knowledge on food safety (p=0.019). The result in this study was also
supported by Lorraine et al. (2013) who carried out a study among 499 trained and 199 untrained food handlers
in British Columbia, Canada of which the results suggested that age group had a significant association
(p=0.001). It was well aware that many studies had recorded the association between the above mentioned
variables and the mean scores of knowledge. They had identified factors such as attendance on food hygiene
training, education status, and experience as food handlers, monthly income, gender and nationality had
influenced the knowledge level (Lorraine et al. 2013, Siow & Norrakiah 2011; Tareq et al. 2011; Maizun &
Naing 2002). Similar finding was also found by Pichler et al. (2014) in which they indicated that food handlers
who had attended food safety training had a higher knowledge compared to those without training (p ≤ 0.001).
3.3 Attitudes on food safety
This study showed the respondents had a positive attitude towards food safety with the mean score 93.9 ±6.813.
However the questions which the score were less than 85, showed that only 66.1 % or 84 of respondents agreed
they should not rub hands or face, hair etc. while working, 84.3% or 107 of respondents agreed they should not
smoke while working, 77.2% or 98 agreed that defrosted food should not be refrozen, 80.3% or 102 did not
agree raw food and cooked food should not necessarily be kept separated, and 83% or 106 agreed that separate
kitchen utensils must be used to prepare cooked and raw food.
As shown in Table 2, there were significant differences in attitude between trained and untrained food handlers
(t=2.406; p=0.018), education levels (F=6.057; p=0.003), ethnicity for the Malaysians (F=2.502; p=0.034) and
among non-Malaysians (t=3.273; p=0.001). These findings were consistent with the results by Tareq et al. (2011)
who stated that food workers who enrolled in food hygiene training had higher score of attitude compared to
those who did not (p=<0.05). Another study by Noor Azira et al. (2012) among 64 food handlers also showed
that there were significant correlation between education level and attitude (p=0.008). However, a study by Bass
et al. (2006) showed that there was no significant difference in attitude (p=>0.05) among 764 trained and
untrained food handlers in Turkey.
3.4 Practices on food safety
On average the respondents had good practices on food safety which was 92.9 ±7.647. However there was a bad
practice on touching of food that was not wrapped up with bare hand and the average score was 78.9 ± 25.611.
Table 2 shows that there were significant differences between the mean score on practices and their education
levels (F=6.057; p=0.003), genders (t=2.120; p=0.036) and ethnicity for Malaysians (F=2.502; p=0.034).
Similar findings were reported in a study carried out by Lorraine et al. (2013) among 645 trained and untrained
food handlers in British Columbia, Canada which revealed that the ethnic background of food workers will affect
the average KAP scores (p=0.001). In the same study it was suggested that education played a very important
role in determining the levels of knowledge and attitude, where workers with college and university education
scored higher than those with high-school (p = 0.0152). While Toh & Birchenough (2000), in a study among 100
hawkers showed that those respondents with an upper secondary school education demonstrated better
knowledge than those with a lower secondary school education (t=0.032, p=0.05), primary school education
(t=0.001, p=0.05) and no formal education (t=0.000, p=0.05). In the same study they reported that hawkers with
lower secondary school education demonstrated better knowledge of personal hygiene than hawkers with no
formal education (t=0.045, p=0.05).
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Table 2. Mean score of KAP by socio demographic characteristics (n=127)
Variables n
Knowledge Attitude Practice
Mean a
Sig. Mean b
Sig. Mean c
Sig.
Ethnicity for
Malaysians
Malays 30 91.5
F = 2.095 0.071
95.7
F = 2.502 0.034*
95.7
F= 2.502 0.034*
Sarawakians 10 84.0 98.8 98.8
Sabahans 2 89.1 95.4 95.4
Chinese 1 100 100 100
Indian 3 96.9 96.9 96.9
Nationality Malaysians 46 90.2 t = -0.73 0.942 96.5 t= 3.273 0.001* 91.5 t = - 1.615 0.109
Non-
Malaysians
81 90.3 92.6 93.8
Country of
origin
Indian 63 89.3 F = 2.455 0.093 92.3 F=0.238 0.789 92.3 F= 0.238 0.789
Indonesian 17 93.8 93.5 93.5
Thailand 1 92.7 90.8 90.8
Gender Male 102 90.7 t =-1.261 0.210 92.6 t= -1.398 0.165 92.2 t = - 2.120 0.036*
Female 25 88.5 95.7 95.8
Monthly
income (RM)
500-999 31 90.1 F = 0.182 0.909 92.5 F= 0.410 0.746 92.9 F= 0.410 0.746
1000-1499 66 90.7 94.2 94.2
1500-1999 21 89.6 95.0 95.0
2000-3999 9 89.1 93.8 93.8
Age Less than 19
years old
5 84.0
F = 2.530
0.044
*
96.3
F= 0.576 0.681
96.3
F= 0.576 0.681
20-29 years
old
71 89.1 93.4 93.3
30-39 years
old
36 92.2 95.1 95.1
40-49 years
old
13 92.7 93.6 93.6
> 50 years
old
2 96.4 92.3 92.3
Education
status
No formal
education
3 85.5
F = 0.821 0.442
81.5
F=6.057 0.003*
81.5
F= 6.057 0.003*
Primary and
secondary
education
100 90.1 94.6 94.6
Diploma or
equivalent,
including
degree
24 91.4 93.1 93.1
Experienced Yes 109 90.5 t = 0.808 0.425 93.8 t = 0.705 0.482 92.6 t = - 1.360 0.176
No 18 89.9 95.0 95.2
Attended
Training
Yes 49 91.2 t = 1.037 0.302 95.8 t=2.406 0.018* 94.1 t = 1.345 0.181
No 78 89.7 92.9 92.2
*p <0.05
a
90.3 ± 7.787 (mean score knowledge); b
93.9 ± 6.813 (mean score of attitude); c
92.9 ± 7.647 (mean score of practices)
3.5 Mean Score between KAP and demographic characteristics on food safety
As illustrated in Table 2 there was a significant difference in knowledge in relation to genders of the respondents
(F=4.493; p=0.036). It was also noted there was no significant differences of knowledge when compared to other
variables such as ethnicity for Malaysians, nationality, monthly income, age groups, education status, experience
and attending training before being engaged as food workers. Further analysis showed that there was significant
difference of attitude when compared between Malaysians and non-Malaysians (F=10.715; p=0.001), those who
had attended and not attended food training program (F=5.789; p=0.018) and based on ethnicity for Malaysians
(F=2.362; p=0.034). However, the two notable significant differences in term of practice were ethnicity for
Malaysians (F=2.362; p=0.044) and between the Malaysians and non-Malaysians (F=5.946; p=0.004). While
Norrakiah & Siow (2014) also suggested that a significant positive correlation was observed between knowledge
and attitudes, knowledge and practices and, attitudes and practices (p=<0.05). These findings suggested that the
knowledge level of food handlers will influence their attitudes and practices towards food safety.
Table 3. Correlations between mean score of KAP (n=127)
Aspect Mean (SD) Knowledge Attitude
Knowledge Pearson Correlation 90.3 ± 7.7868 1 0.266
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.002*
Attitude Pearson Correlation 93.9 ± 6.8128 0.266 1
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.002*
Knowledge Pearson Correlation 90.2 ± 7.7868 1 0.203
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.022*
Practice Pearson Correlation 92.9 ± 7.6469 0.203 1
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.022*
Attitude Pearson Correlation 93.9 ± 6.8128 1 0.119
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.181
Practice Pearson Correlation 92.9 ± 7.6469 0.119 1
Sig. (2-tailed) 0.181
* Correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed).
3.6 The correlations of mean score of KAP on food safety among respondents
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As shown in Table 3, analysis using Pearson correlation test showed that there were correlations between the
mean of scores of knowledge and attitude (r=0.266; p=0.002) and knowledge and practice (r=0.203; p=0.022).
The finding suggested there were positive relationships between both knowledge and attitude; knowledge and
practice. It can be anticipated that as knowledge increased, attitude and practice will improve accordingly.
Similar finding was recorded by Norrakiah & Siow (2014) which found that a significant positive correlation
was observed between knowledge and attitudes, knowledge and practices and attitudes and practices (p=<0.05).
These findings indicated that food safety knowledge level of food handler’s will influence their attitudes and
practices in handling food safely. However this study showed that there was no correlation between the mean
score of attitude and the mean score of practice.
4. Conclusions
Based on preliminary search, there was a clear gap in the literature as there was no study on KAP was carried in
Putrajaya. Although this study is a replication of previous studies carried locally and abroad on this subject
matters, but the study managed to reveal some pertinent points for the effective management of food safety in
Putrajaya. One of the most profound differences compared to other studies done locally, the existing of new
trend where 63.8% of those involved in food handling in Putrajaya were non-Malaysians, mainly from India.
Even though this study has achieved its objective of assessing the level of KAP of food handlers in Putrajaya,
which was found to be good on the level of knowledge, having positive attitude and excellence practices towards
food safety, on the other hand, the findings also revealed that the respondents were still lacking in vital points on
food safety such as reheating of cooked food, safe temperature of cooked food, preparing of food in advance is
more likely to contribute to food poisoning. In view of the present trend, it is important for the authority to
review the curriculum, teaching methodology and range of language used as to commensurate the effectiveness
of the training. Furthermore, based on the preliminary literature review, there was no study on this issue despite
similar studies had been carried out in Scotland, the United Kingdom and the British Columbia, Canada (Ehiri &
Morris, 1997; Walker et al., 2003; Lorraine et al., 2013). With that note, it is recommended that an exploratory
study should be carried out by the relevant authorities to evaluate the effectiveness of the Food Hygiene Training
Course that is currently put in place in Malaysia since 1996 (Jinap et al. 2003). There is a need for the present
curriculum and the contents of the food hygiene training program to be revised accordingly. What is more
important, this study also showed that there were correlation between the score of mean knowledge and attitude
and the mean score knowledge and practice. In another words it can be suggested that the knowledge had
influenced the attitude and practices of food handlers.
Another point to be looked into is that based on the observation at the preliminary stage of data collection, it is
important for the relevant authority to keep and maintain a complete food handlers’ data base. Having this
register is vital as the relevant authority will be able to monitor every aspect the food workers need to adhere
continuously and vigorously. As stipulated under the regulation 30, 31 and 32 the Food Hygiene Regulations
2009 (Act 281), the licensing authority has an obligation to monitor diligently the compliance of the regulations.
All food workers should be medically examined, they should undergo food handlers’ training, those who suffers
or suspected to be suffering from food and waterborne diseases should not be allowed to enter any food premise
and all food handlers should maintain a high degree of personal hygiene and personal cleanliness. This study had
managed to compile and collate a complete list of restaurants with their food workers in Putrajaya. This could
be an initial effort in building a data base of food handlers for food hygiene monitoring purposes.
As a conclusion, this study can be used as a stepping stone for other researchers to embark on studies concerning
food safety in Putrajaya. It is hoped this study will bring about positive managerial implications where the
relevant health authority is able to utilize the information to develop more effective strategies towards improving
the food safety in the federal administrative centre, in ensuring that food sold, served and consumed in
restaurants are not only safe but most importantly, the food borne diseases can be prevented in Putrajaya.
5. Limitation of the study
The study was based on food handlers working in restaurants in Putrajaya and the study sample may not be the
exact representative of food handlers’ population in major restaurants in Malaysia, nevertheless the results of this
study are very close to the prevailing situation in the general population. And this study may experience from the
usual limitation of a cross sectional study whereby, there is a possibility that the respondents did not give the true
information on the monthly income, highest educational level attained, and their working experience as food
handlers. However efforts were made to get all possible information by explaining to the respondents the
importance of giving the true information and all the details given were confidential in nature as suggested by
Tatek et al. (2012).
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Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the Secretary General, the Director General of Local Government, the Director of
Environmental Health Division, Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government (KPKT),
Malaysia and the Perbadanan Putrajaya for the permission granted to carry out this study. To the staff of the
Department of Health Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur and the Perbadanan Putrajaya Health Unit, especially Mr.
Amin Hassan, thank you for sharing all the valuables information and other supports. To Mr. Rajendran s/o
Kobalu and Mr. Somasundram s/o Vethiah, Senior Assistant Directors of KPKT thank you very much for the
kind assistance rendered during the data collection.
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Biography
The first author is a trained Environmental Health Officer, holding a post as a Principal Assistant Director and
currently attached to the Environmental Health Division, Department of Local Government, Ministry of Urban
Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, Malaysia. He obtained his Diploma in Environmental Health from
the Royal Society of Health (London) in 1981 and Bachelor in Science (Occupational Health and Environmental
Health), University Putra Malaysia in 2003. During the tenure of his 33 years in the Ministry of Health Malaysia
he was awarded fellowships to broaden his skills in the field of Environmental Health, of which he attended a
Disease Surveillance Fellowship at the BCIT & UBC, British Columbia, Canada (1995), a post basic training on
Environmental Health Management Course at the UWE, Bristol, UK (1997-1998), and a 3 week course in
Environmental Health Management at the University of Curtin, Australia (2007). He was invited to develop a
Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) by the HEALTH CANADA in 1996 and in 1992, 1993 and 1999
he served the Malaysian Medical Mission in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As defined by the World Health
Organization (WHO), food safety is part of the essential task of Environmental Health; he decided to embark
himself in food safety study with regards to Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among the food workers in
Putrajaya.
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