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Chaudhary MN, Lim VC, Sahimin N, Faller EM, Regmi P, Aryal N, Azman AS. Assessing the knowledge of, attitudes towards, and practices in, food safety among migrant workers in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Travel Med Infect Dis 2023; 54:102620. [PMID: 37487946 DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2023.102620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Annually, 600 million individuals are affected by food-borne diseases (FBD), alongside 425,000 fatalities. Improving the general public knowledge of, attitudes towards, and practices in, (KAP) food safety is necessary for minimizing FBD transmission. In Malaysia, migrant workers account for 11.1% of the workforce, with a high proportion involved in food and beverage services. Therefore, this study aimed (i) to evaluate the current food safety KAP, and (ii) to identify the strategies to promote food safety awareness, among migrant workers across occupational sectors in Klang Valley. METHOD A survey was conducted with 403 migrant workers through phone interviews and online self-administered questionnaires. Piecewise structural equation modelling and multinomial regression were applied to identify predictor variables for food safety KAP and to explore differences across nationalities. RESULTS The respondents were Nepalese, Filipino and Indonesian. The majority were male, working in the services industry, had completed high school, aged between 30 and 39 years and had worked in Malaysia for less than ten years. Knowledge was significantly correlated with attitudes and practices. Female respondents had lower knowledge and attitude scores while younger respondents had lower knowledge scores. Indonesian and Filipino respondents had lower knowledge and attitudes scores than Nepalese respondents. Understanding food safety information from social media was positively correlated with the respondents' food safety knowledge and practices. CONCLUSION These findings highlighted: (i) the need to target female, younger, Indonesian and Filipino migrant workers, and (ii) the potential of social media to improve public awareness of food safety and hygienic practices.
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- Maryam Nazir Chaudhary
- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Biology, Chulalongkorn University, 10330, Bangkok, Thailand; National Primate Research Center of Thailand, Chulalongkorn University, 18110, Saraburi, Thailand
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- Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre (TIDREC), Universiti Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Pharmacy Department, School of Allied Health, San Pedro College, 12, Guzman St, Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP, United Kingdom
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- School of Science, Monash University Malaysia, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, 47500, Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Batista SA, Ginani VC, Stedefeldt E, Nakano EY, Botelho RBA. Reproducibility and Validity of a Self-Administered Food Safety Assessment Tool on Children and Adolescent's Risk Perception, Knowledge, and Practices. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15010213. [PMID: 36615869 PMCID: PMC9823607 DOI: 10.3390/nu15010213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The present study aimed to verify the instrument's reliability and validity for assessing children and adolescents' risk perception, knowledge, and food safety practices in the school context. Moreover, it aimed to test the hypothesis that both application methods (paper and pencil (PAPI) and online) are valid. The instrument comprised three questionnaires and followed a strict protocol to combine online and PAPI models, resulting in five application forms. The sample consisted of 439 Brazilian students from 10 to 14 years old (y/o). The results related to reliability and validity indicated that the knowledge questionnaire presented adequate stability and discriminant validity coefficients. The self-reported practices questionnaire obtained acceptable coefficients of stability and internal consistency. Regarding risk perception data, it was observed that students attribute a low probability of Foodborne Diseases (FBD) outbreaks occurrence and low severity of possible symptoms. In addition, students demonstrated insufficient knowledge and inadequate practices on issues related to failures associated with the time and temperature of preparation, storage, and exposure of food, contamination of food, and consumption of unsafe food. In this context, the reproducibility and validity indices need to be interpreted and discussed correctly, and young people in food safety actions are a priority in facing FBD.
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- Sueny Andrade Batista
- Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasília (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasília (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo 04023-032, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Statistics, Institute of Exact Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, School of Health Sciences, University of Brasília (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília 70910-900, DF, Brazil
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YUSOFF NURULNABILA, SHAHIDI HAMEDANI SHAHAREHSHAHIDIHAMEDANI, MAT DELI MAZZLIDA, ALI MOHDHELMI, CHE ABD RAHMAN MARARIDHUANCHEABDRAHMAN. Migrant Food Handlers’ Impacts on Food Quality and Safety in Malaysia Food Service Industry. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 2022; 16:237-255. [DOI: 10.47836/ijeam_16.2.07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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This study aims to empirically examine the migrant food handlers’ perceived knowledge,
skills, and attitudes and their impact on food quality and safety in the context of
Malaysia’s foodservice industry. Using the data gathered from 198 supervisors and
managers from food premises in Malaysia and analysis using SPSS (version 20) and
SmartPLS 3.0 software, this research found that migrant food handlers have moderate
perceived knowledge, skills and attitudes in food handling practices impact the food
quality and safety. Specifically, this study confirmed that knowledge and attitudes
positively and significantly affect food quality and food safety. However, insignificant
results were found between skills and food safety, even though it showed a substantial
impact on food quality. The findings are original and unique. It is one of the first studies to investigate the knowledge, skills, and attitude of migrant food handlers their effect on food quality and food safety, especially in Malaysia. Besides, this study extends the established theories from the literature on knowledge, skills and attitudes analysing in the foodservice sector. Therefore, this research finding is valuable for food services practitioners to focus on enhancing food quality and safety through the migrant workforce.
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Parikh P, Aparo NO, Nordhagen S, De Steur H. Food safety-related perspectives and practices of consumers and vendors in Ethiopia: A scoping review. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111376. [PMID: 35761632 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Despite being one of the first African countries to prioritize food safety, foodborne diseases are of acute concern in Ethiopia. This review aims to understand food safety-related perspectives and practices among consumers and food vendors in Ethiopia to identify motivations, beliefs, and values that shape and/or drive their practices. A well-defined search and review identified 116 relevant articles. These spanned eight of the ten regional states and two chartered cities, with most work focusing on urban areas and on a sample within one state or chartered city. Ninety-four studies focused on vendors or food handlers; fifteen articles examined both consumers and vendors, but only four assessed interactions between the groups. Meat, dairy products, and ready-to-eat (street) foods were the most studied food groups. Food service establishments were the most examined outlets. Forty-six studies examined generic food safety issues or concerns. Overall, 102 studies assessed food safety practices; 53 studies examined knowledge, and 19 studies assessed attitudes. A gap in vendors' observed practices versus knowledge and attitudes was noted. Consumer deductions of food safety were based on vendor practices. Both groups used physical attributes based on senses to assess quality and safety of animal-source foods, had their own 'coping' strategies to address food safety-related concerns, and had similar views on consumer choice motives. Analysis of food and the food handling environment revealed a high level of contamination. An additional study, included after the original search, identified training to be effective in influencing knowledge, attitudes, and practices - though results for attitudes and practices were not sustained in the long term. Future research should address consumers and consumer-vendor interactions and include the full triad of knowledge-attitudes-practices. It is also recommended to focus on nutrient-rich foods as well as on traditional markets and local eateries. Improving the quality of research will be critical to improve food safety in Ethiopia.
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- Panam Parikh
- Nutrition for Impact, Papiermolenstraat 51, 1160 Oudergem, Belgium.
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; Department of Rural Development and Agribusiness, Gulu University, PO Box 166, Laroo Division, Gulu City, Uganda.
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- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Rue de Varembe 7, CH-1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.
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Sarma PK, Alam MJ, Begum IA. Red meat handlers’ food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices in the Dhaka megacity of Bangladesh. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2083638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Paresh Kumar Sarma
- Bangladesh Agricultural University Research System (BAURES), Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agribusiness and Marketing, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agricultural Economics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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Chen T, Ma L, Tang Z, Yu LX. Identification of coumarin-based food additives using terahertz spectroscopy combined with manifold learning and improved support vector machine. J Food Sci 2022; 87:1108-1118. [PMID: 35122257 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.16064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purpose of this paper is to use terahertz (THz) spectroscopy combined with manifold learning and improved support vector machine (SVM) model to identify the coumarin-based food additives. The 216 THz absorbance spectra (144 for calibration set and 72 for prediction set) of six coumarin-based food additives are measured by using THz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) in the range of 0.5-2.0 THz. The method (P-t-SNE) combined principal component analysis (PCA) with manifold learning t-distributed stochastic neighbor embedding (t-SNE) is used for feature extraction of the THz spectra. Then, an improved SVM using differential evolution (DE) to improve gray wolf optimization (GWO) to optimize parameters is proposed. Finally, the result shows that the prediction set accuracy of PCA-DEGWO-SVM, P-t-SNE-DEGWO-SVM, and P-t-SNE-GWO-SVM models are 97.22%, 98.61%, and 95.83%, respectively, indicating that the accuracy by P-t-SNE is increased by about 1.39% compared with that processed by PCA, and the accuracy by DEGWO is also increased by about 2.78% compared with that processed by GWO. In conclusion, the improved model (P-t-SNE-DEGWO-SVM) has the best identification effect, and it is proved to be an effective method to identify coumarin-based food additives. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The method used in this paper can be applied in the field of food safety detection. When detecting coumarin-based food additives, the method proposed in this paper is more time-saving and efficient than traditional detection methods. Through some more tests and adjustments, it will be possible to achieve rapid and on-site identification of various food additives.
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- Tao Chen
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automatic Detecting Technology and Instruments, School of Electronic Engineering and Automation, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automatic Detecting Technology and Instruments, School of Electronic Engineering and Automation, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automatic Detecting Technology and Instruments, School of Electronic Engineering and Automation, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Automatic Detecting Technology and Instruments, School of Electronic Engineering and Automation, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin, China
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A Systematic Review on the Usability of Web-Based Applications in Advocating Consumers on Food Safety. Foods 2022; 11:foods11010115. [PMID: 35010241 PMCID: PMC8750700 DOI: 10.3390/foods11010115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Food safety is an important indicator of public health, as foodborne illnesses continue to cause productivity and economic loss. In recent years, web-based applications have been extensively used by the online users’ population. Almost one third (28.3%) of online users found web-based application to be a notable source of food safety information. The objective of the current review is to determine the effectiveness of a web-based application systems as a health promotion tool for consumers to increase their knowledge and awareness of food safety. A systematic literature review was conducted by analyzing 11 selected web-based food safety education-related articles. The studies were categorized into several themes: (1) web-based applications used in accessing food safety information; (2) food safety evaluation and perception among consumers; (3) beliefs and level of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of consumers; and (4) impact and contribution of social media use. A diverse number of online applications have been utilized to promote food safety education among consumers, yet these web-based applications need to be improved with regards to social connection and integration among consumers. KAP surveys were conducted on the majority of the respondents with a particular focus on their knowledge level. Findings show that web-based applications may act as an alternative to the traditional media in enhancing food safety education among consumers, especially youths who are tech-savvy.
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Mucinhato RMD, da Cunha DT, Barros SCF, Zanin LM, Auad LI, Weis GCC, Saccol ALDF, Stedefeldt E. Behavioral predictors of household food-safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: Extending the theory of planned behavior. Food Control 2021; 134:108719. [PMID: 34961805 PMCID: PMC8695225 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The epidemiological scenario of COVID-19, social distancing, and business restrictions has increased food preparation and consumption at home. Food mishandling at home can significantly raise the risk of foodborne diseases. This study investigates food-mishandling behavior predictors by applying the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB), with the addition of knowledge and risk perception, to households during the COVID-19 pandemic. One thousand and sixty-eight consumers (n = 1068) in Brazil participated in this study before the COVID-19 vaccination period. Data were collected using an online questionnaire with 40 questions and different anchors; they were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The following original TPB factors positively affected the intention to implement safe food-handling practices: attitude (p < 0.001), perceived behavioral control (p < 0.001), and subjective norms (p < 0.001). More robust effects of attitude and perceived behavioral control on intention were also observed. Although food-safety knowledge did not affect intention (p = 0.30), it positively affected the other TPB factors. Perceived risk positively affected all TPB factors. The results of this study support the usefulness of TPB and its extension, providing evidence that public-health crises can contribute to changes in food-safety-related consumer behavior.
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- Raísa Moreira Dardaque Mucinhato
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences - State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, 1300 Pedro Zaccaria St, Limeira, SP, 13484-350, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasília - UnB, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Maria - UFSM, Roraima Avenue, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Life Sciences - Franciscana University - UFN. Research Group in Food and Nutritional Security GESAN/CNPq, 1614 Andradas St, Centro, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-030, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP. 740, Botucatu St, Fourth Floor, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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Effect of Smartphone App's Intervention on Consumers' Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Perception of Food Poisoning Prevention When Dining Out at Selected Rural Areas in Terengganu. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910294. [PMID: 34639593 PMCID: PMC8508150 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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(1) Background: Lack of food safety awareness and preventive behaviour when dining out increases the risk of food poisoning. Furthermore, food poisoning cases among rural communities have been rising in recent years. However, the health-related mobile application is a promising tool in improving food poisoning prevention knowledge, attitude, practice, and perception (KAP2) among consumers. Therefore, the current study developed a novel smartphone app, MyWarung©, and determined its efficacy in increasing awareness, attitude, practice, and perception of food poisoning and its prevention when dining out, especially among rural consumers. (2) Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-and post-intervention study with a control and intervention group were performed on 100 consumers in Terengganu. (3) Results: The intervention's inter-group outcomes were analysed using the Mann-Whitney test, while the within-group effects were ascertained using the Wilcoxon sign rank test via the SPSS software. It was found that the control group had higher median scores in knowledge (30.0, IQR 7.0), attitude (46.0, IQR 5.0), and practice (34.0, IQR 3.0) than the intervention group before intervention. After the intervention programme, the intervention group showed significant improvement in food poisoning knowledge (p = 0.000), attitude (p = 0.001), and practice (p = 0.000). However, the intervention group's perceived barriers (p = 0.129) and susceptibility (p = 0.069) and the control group's perceived barriers (p = 0.422) did not show any significant improvement. (4) Conclusion: The findings indicated that the MyWarung© mobile app usage enhanced the food poisoning knowledge, preventive attitude, and practice among consumers when dining out.
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Wang M, Huang L, Pan C, Bai L. Adopt proper food-handling intention: An application of the health belief model. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Soon JM, Vanany I, Abdul Wahab IR, Hamdan RH, Jamaludin MH. Food safety and evaluation of intention to practice safe eating out measures during COVID-19: Cross sectional study in Indonesia and Malaysia. Food Control 2021; 125:107920. [PMID: 35668872 PMCID: PMC9159731 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered consumers' relationship with food, whether through shopping, increased home cooking, taking pre-cautionary measures during food shopping, food delivery and whilst dining out. This study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on consumers' food safety knowledge, attitude and practices and to identify the predictors of food safety practices during COVID-19. An online survey was conducted and received valid responses from 987 respondents. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, non-parametric tests, Spearman's rho correlation and multiple regression. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) model was used to investigate the intention to practice safe eating out measures during COVID-19. The mean food safety knowledge score was 6.37 ± 1.37 (9.00 = highest score) of which 91.3% of total respondents from Indonesia and Malaysia scored ≥5 points. Consumers also demonstrated positive food safety attitude (4.06 ± 0.99) and reported high frequencies in conducting food safety practices (4.03 ± 0.82) during COVID-19. The TPB has provided valuable framework for understanding consumers' intention to practice safe eating out measures during COVID-19. The multiple regression model explained 63% and 73% of the variance in adherence to safe eating out practices in Indonesia and Malaysia and (p < 0.05) respectively. All the TPB antecedents i.e. attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control were identified as significant predictors on consumers' eating out practices. This suggests that consumers with positive food safety attitude and strong family norms were more likely to adhere to safe eating out measures (e.g. selection of clean and less crowded restaurants, practicing hand hygiene, wearing masks and practising social distancing). The findings also suggest that to fully adhere to the safe practices, it is important to have sufficient support from restaurant staff to ensure social distancing and to provide adequate handwashing facilities. This is the first study to provide new empirical findings on consumers' intention to practice safe eating out measures during COVID-19.
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- Jan Mei Soon
- Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE, UK
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, 60111, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 16100, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 17600, Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Food safety knowledge, food shopping attitude and safety kitchen practices among Romanian consumers: A structural modelling approach. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tiozzo B, Ruzza M, Rizzoli V, D'Este L, Giaretta M, Ravarotto L. Biological, Chemical, and Nutritional Food Risks and Food Safety Issues From Italian Online Information Sources: Web Monitoring, Content Analysis, and Data Visualization. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e23438. [PMID: 33315018 PMCID: PMC7769687 DOI: 10.2196/23438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background With rapid evolution of the internet and web 2.0 apps, online sources have become one of the main channels for most people to seek food risk information. Thus, it would be compelling to analyze the coverage of online information sources related to biological, chemical, and nutritional food risks, and related safety issues, to understand the type of content that online readers are exposed to, possibly influencing their perceptions. Objective The aim of this study was to identify the types of online sources that are predominantly covering this theme, and the topics that have received the most attention in terms of coverage and engagement on social media. Methods We performed an analysis of big data related to food risks by combining web monitoring techniques, content analysis, and data visualization of a large amount of unstructured text. Using a dictionary-based approach, a web monitoring app was instructed to automatically collect web content referring to the food risk and safety field. Data were retrieved from March 2017 to February 2018. The validated corpus (N=12,163) was subject to automatic and manual content analysis. Results were combined with descriptive statistics extracted from Web-Live and processed with Qlik Sense. Results Nutritional risks and news about outbreaks, controls, and alerts were the most widely covered topics. Thematic sources devoted major attention to nutritional topics, whereas national sources covered food risks, especially during food emergencies. Regarding engagement on social media, readers’ interest was higher for nutritional topics and animal welfare. Although traditional sources still publish a great amount of content related to food risks and safety, new mediators have emerged as alternative sources for food risk information. Conclusions This mixed methodological approach was demonstrated to be a useful means for obtaining an accurate characterization of the online discourse on food risks, and can provide insight into how the monitored sources contribute to the process of risk communication.
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- Barbara Tiozzo
- Department for Training, Communication and Support Services, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department for Training, Communication and Support Services, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department for Training, Communication and Support Services, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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- IT Service, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department for Training, Communication and Support Services, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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- Department for Training, Communication and Support Services, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie, Legnaro, Italy
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Barrett T, Feng Y. Effect of Observational Evaluation of Food Safety Curricula on High School Students' Behavior Change. J Food Prot 2020; 83:1947-1957. [PMID: 32584999 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-20-086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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ABSTRACT High school students have limited food safety knowledge and lack safe food handling skills. However, youth of high school age are frequently employed in food service and will prepare food for themselves. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a food safety educational intervention for changing students' food handling behaviors, and the theory of planned behavior was used to construct factors that contribute to behavior change. A combination of stationary and wearable (GoPro) cameras was used to observe the food handling practices of high school students in key areas, including food thermometer use, hand washing and hand drying, glove changing, and environmental cleaning. The percentage of correct food handling techniques was measured categorically, and the number of groups who complied with thermometer use and environmental cleaning guidelines was recorded. The percentage of students using correct hand washing, hand drying, and glove changing techniques significantly increased in the postobservation cooking session. However, the percentage of correct hand washing and glove changing events remained <50% for certain subcategories: hand washing time (38%), hand washing after handling raw produce (36%) and touching skin (20%), changing gloves after gloves became contaminated or torn (47%), and washing hands between glove changes (15%). Students modified their behaviors to comply with subjective norms related to the study, including instructor expectations, but some students did not plan to change the behaviors they practiced at home. Students cited food handling behaviors they observed their parents using when making decisions about how to prepare food. This study highlights the need for the development of food safety educational interventions that encourage safe food handling skills and address influences from key subjective norm groups. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Tressie Barrett
- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3012-1930 [Y.F.])
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- Department of Food Science, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3012-1930 [Y.F.])
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Moruzzo R, Riccioli F, Boncinelli F, Zhang Z, Zhao J, Tang Y, Tinacci L, Massai T, Guidi A. Urban Consumer Trust and Food Certifications in China. Foods 2020; 9:foods9091153. [PMID: 32825663 PMCID: PMC7555469 DOI: 10.3390/foods9091153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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China has experienced frequent food safety incidents that have undermined consumer trust in the food supply chain. To overcome this problem, China requalified the legislative framework and adopted a comprehensive food certification system over the years. Here, we investigated the influences of food traceability and Chinese certifications (QS/SC—food quality safety market access/production system, hazard-free, green, and organic) on Chinese consumer trust of food safety for different types of products: fish, meat, milk, eggs, and rice. Data were collected through face-to-face surveys conducted in rural and urban Chinese areas. With a sample of 757 questionnaires, we ran a logit model. The results show consumers’ uncertainty and skepticism of certifications guaranteeing food safety attributes, especially for animal-based products. We found that price is used as a cue of safety by Chinese consumers. Individuals with higher education seem less influenced by certifications and other cues included in the analysis. The findings demonstrate that Chinese policy makers should implement new strategies to enhance consumer food safety trust, and design policies by considering different categories (e.g., vegetables, meat, fish, etc.) of food.
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- Roberta Moruzzo
- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.M.); (L.T.); (T.M.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.M.); (L.T.); (T.M.); (A.G.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, University of Florence, 50144 Florence, Italy;
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- Research Institute of Regulation and Public Policy, University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Research Institute of Regulation and Public Policy, University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Research Institute of Regulation and Public Policy, University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou 310018, China; (Z.Z.); (J.Z.); (Y.T.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.M.); (L.T.); (T.M.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.M.); (L.T.); (T.M.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Veterinary Science, University of Pisa, 56124 Pisa, Italy; (R.M.); (L.T.); (T.M.); (A.G.)
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Soon JM, Wahab IRA, Hamdan RH, Jamaludin MH. Structural equation modelling of food safety knowledge, attitude and practices among consumers in Malaysia. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0235870. [PMID: 32639978 PMCID: PMC7343170 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0235870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 06/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Factors contributing to foodborne illnesses in Malaysia were identified as insanitary food handling procedures and lack of hygiene in food preparation area. Food safety at home is a critical point as consumers represent the final step in food preparation and prevention of foodborne diseases. This study aims to investigate the food safety knowledge, attitude and self-reported practices among consumers in Malaysia. An online survey was conducted, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis. A model linking food safety knowledge and attitude and their direct effects on practices were confirmed using structural equation modelling (SEM). The proposed model fulfilled the goodness of fit indices and is deemed acceptable. Respondents demonstrate good level of food safety knowledge and positive attitudes and self-reported practices. Food safety knowledge has a negative and insignificant relationship with food safety practices (β1 = -0.284, p>0.05) while attitude significantly affects food safety practices (β1 = 0.534, p<0.05). The findings clearly indicate that food safety knowledge does not directly affect food safety practices This is also the first study to provide new empirical findings on thermometer usage among consumers in Malaysia. This study establishes an important point of reference where consumers use visual appearances to determine if food is thoroughly cooked and practice washing raw chicken prior to cooking. Food safety practices at home play a critical role in protecting consumers in reducing risks of foodborne illnesses.
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- Jan Mei Soon
- Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Riccioli F, Moruzzo R, Zhang Z, Zhao J, Tang Y, Tinacci L, Boncinelli F, De Martino D, Guidi A. Willingness to pay in main cities of Zheijiang provice (China) for quality and safety in food market. Food Control 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.106831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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