Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2015

An observational study of Chennai street food vendor‘s food safety knowledge and practices

Mrs. Sujaya. J, Dr. Mrs. D. Sridevi,

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The present study was undertaken to observe knowledge, attitude and practices followed by street food  vendors in Chennai city. Using an observation form hygienic practices of 36 street–food vendors from 6  different areas were assessed. A continuous monitoring in each activity from pre–preparation to cleaning is required  in the street food centers to avoid any food borne pathogenic outeaks in the future. Results of the study, call for  stringent supervision and implementation of food–safety practices and regular education on food and personal hygiene  among vendors. 

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Mrs. SUJAYA. J, Dr. (Mrs.) D. SRIDEVI, An observational study of Chennai street food vendor's food safety knowledge and practices Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 5 May 2015

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