EatSafe: Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food - Food Safety, Traditional Markets, and Consumer Demand in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Landscape Synthesis

By:
Haley Swartz ,Abby Reich, Ariel Garsow
Date:
2023
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This report from EatSafe presents evidence to support consumer and vendor engagement in traditional food markets, aiming to enhance food safety and access to nutritious food in low- and middle-income countries. The findings highlight the significant role traditional markets play in food security while also exposing the food safety risks they pose due to inadequate infrastructure, regulations, and surveillance. The report emphasizes the need for behavioral change interventions, enabling policies, and practical solutions such as improved vendor training and consumer education to mitigate foodborne diseases and ensure food safety.

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