Assessment of Handling Practices of Fresh Vegetable Salads in Mwanza City, Tanzania

By:
Juma M. J. Magambo ,Jamal B. Kussaga, Nuria Majaliwa
Date:
2023
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study evaluates food safety practices among 30 handlers of Kachumbari, a raw vegetable salad, in Mwanza City, Tanzania. Results reveal inadequate hygiene training (93.3%), lack of medical checkups (73.4%), and poor adherence to hygiene standards, such as handwashing and utensil cleaning. Recommendations include regular training, inspections, and governmental enforcement to ensure the safety of ready-to-eat foods and reduce foodborne illnesses.

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