Investigating The Awareness of Food Safety Among Buyers and Sellers in a Local Market - a Taste of Safety

Authors

  • Syed Mahmood Shahidul Islam Divisional Health and Safety Officer, SMEC International Pty Ltd, Bangladesh
  • Nourjahan Laskar Associate Professor, Microbiology, International Medical College & Hospital, Bangladesh
  • RPh. Sadia Afrin Department of Pharmacy, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh
  • RPh. Md. Rezwan Ahmed Mahed Department of Pharmacy, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh
  • Zahra Musarrat Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Bangladesh
  • Nikolaos Syrmos Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thesaaloniki, Macedonia, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58344/jws.v2i12.512

Keywords:

FOOD Safety, Hygienic Surfaces, Foodborne Diseases, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

This research aims to assess the food safety knowledge among buyers and sellers in the city market, particularly in the post-pandemic context. The study focuses on understanding the extent to which individuals adhere to food safety and hygiene measures. The method used in this research is quantitative and conducted in the Mohammadpur city market, involving 101 buyers and 101 sellers selected for interviews. The research employed a structured questionnaire to gather information on participants' age, gender, level of education, and training on food safety. The results of the study indicate that a total of 202 participants, with an average age of 38.16 years, were involved. Gender distribution shows that the majority of buyers (72%) and sellers (87%) were male. The analysis demonstrates a significant relationship (p<0.001) between the level of education, training on food safety, and overall knowledge of food safety among buyers. This research implies the need for enhanced monitoring and regulation of activities conducted by food vendors to reduce potential risks and the transmission of foodborne illnesses. The implementation of regulations, promotion of hygienic practices, and food safety control measures are crucial steps to achieve this objective. Local authorities, with smooth execution of their duties, play a vital role in ensuring the effectiveness of these measures.

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Nurudeen, A. A., Lawal, A. O., & Ajayi, S. A. (2020). Quality Assessment of Vended’Pito’and Safety Practices of Vendors in Different Markets in Ibadan. Nigerian Food Journal, 38(1).

Omer, A. M. K. A. O. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Food Hygiene among Street Food Vendors in (Elouzuzab) South Khartoum. Sudan University of Science & Technology.

Waltenburg, M. A., Rose, C. E., Victoroff, T., Butterfield, M., Dillaha, J. A., Heinzerling, A., Chuey, M., Fierro, M., Jervis, R. H., & Fedak, K. M. (2021). Coronavirus disease among workers in food processing, food manufacturing, and agriculture workplaces. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27(1), 243.

Abdullah Sani, N., & Siow, O. N. (2014). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers on food safety in food service operations at the U. K. M. (2023). Food Handlers’ Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan.

Abdullahi, B. S., Maiha, S. B., & Lawal, H. K. (2020). Hygiene, food safety practices and sanitation in some food service centres in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 8(5), 206–210.

Adraro, W., Mamo, G., Mamo, A., Muluken, M., Sahile, S., Derkiyab, E., & Toru, T. (2020). Intestinal Parasites And Associated Factors Among Food Handlers In Mizan-Aman Town, Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.

Al Banna, M. H., Disu, T. R., Kundu, S., Ahinkorah, B. O., Brazendale, K., Seidu, A.-A., Okyere, J., Rahman, N., Mondal, S., & Matubber, B. (2021). Factors associated with food safety knowledge and practices among meat handlers in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 26(1), 1–12.

Alemayehu, T., Aderaw, Z., Giza, M., & Diress, G. (2021). Food safety knowledge, handling practices and associated factors among food handlers working in food establishments in Debre Markos Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020: institution-based cross-sectional study. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 1155–1163.

Amedewonu, D. K. (2020). Assessment of food hygiene practices among street food vendors in Ayensuano District Ghana. University of Cape Coast.

Ashuro, Z., Zeysse, N., & Ayalew, M. (2023). Meat hygiene knowledge, handling practices and associated factors among meat handlers in Gedeo zone, Ethiopia. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 15149.

Faour-Klingbeil, D. (2022). Food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices among food handlers in foodservice establishments in the Arab countries of the Middle East. In Food Safety in the Middle East (pp. 227–273). Elsevier.

Islam, M. A., Shafique, K. M. A., Islam, M. T., & Islam, M. S. (n.d.). KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE ON FOOD HYGIENE AMONG FOOD HANDLERS OF SELECTED RESTAURANTS IN SYLHET CITY, BANGLADESH.

Jubayer, M. F., Kayshar, M. S., Hossain, M. S., Uddin, M. N., Al-Emran, M., & Akter, S. S. (2020). Evaluation of food safety knowledge, attitude, and self-reported practices of trained and newly recruited untrained workers of two baking industries in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Heliyon, 6(9).

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Meher, M. M., Afrin, M., Talukder, A. K., & Haider, M. G. (2022). Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of street food vendors on food safety in selected areas of Bangladesh. Heliyon, 8(12).

Nurudeen, A. A., Lawal, A. O., & Ajayi, S. A. (2020). Quality Assessment of Vended’Pito’and Safety Practices of Vendors in Different Markets in Ibadan. Nigerian Food Journal, 38(1).

Omer, A. M. K. A. O. (2022). Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Food Hygiene among Street Food Vendors in (Elouzuzab) South Khartoum. Sudan University of Science & Technology.

Waltenburg, M. A., Rose, C. E., Victoroff, T., Butterfield, M., Dillaha, J. A., Heinzerling, A., Chuey, M., Fierro, M., Jervis, R. H., & Fedak, K. M. (2021). Coronavirus disease among workers in food processing, food manufacturing, and agriculture workplaces. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 27(1), 243.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Mahmood Shahidul Islam, S., Laskar, N. ., Afrin, R. S., Ahmed Mahed, R. M. R. ., Musarrat, Z. ., & Syrmos, N. . (2023). Investigating The Awareness of Food Safety Among Buyers and Sellers in a Local Market - a Taste of Safety . Journal of World Science, 2(12), 2052–2063. https://doi.org/10.58344/jws.v2i12.512