ArticleEnvironmental health insights2026
Food Hygiene Practices Among Preschool Food Handlers in eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A Cross-Contamination Perspective.
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This study investigated food safety practices at registered Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDs) to determine the relationship between understanding, knowledge, and behaviours of food handlers regarding cross-contamination. Conducted at 61 ECDs in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, it involved 120 food handlers selected through convenience sampling. Data was collected using the WHO's 5 Keys to Safer Foods self-administered questionnaire. The study revealed that while food handlers in pre-schools showed positive attitudes towards hygiene, significant gaps existed in their knowledge and behaviour. For instance, 69.2% knew a cutting board was safe for raw and cooked foods if clean (
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