Food Hygiene Practices Among Preschool Food Handlers in eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A Cross-Contamination Perspective
Merisha Babulall, Samantha Lange, Renay H Van Wyk · 2026
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Merisha Babulall, Samantha Lange, and Renay Van Wyk wrote a 2026 study on food hygiene in preschools in eThekwini, South Africa. Early childhood centers feed many small children, so cross-contamination in their kitchens carries real risk. The team asked whether food handlers' knowledge matches their behavior.
The study covered 61 registered centers and 120 food handlers, surveyed with the World Health Organization's five keys questionnaire. Attitudes toward hygiene were positive, but gaps showed. About 69 percent knew a clean cutting board can serve raw and cooked foods, yet only 55 percent consistently used separate utensils. Awareness in one area tracked with safer beliefs in others. The authors call for tailored training led by environmental health practitioners. Microbes and temperature control need special focus.
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| CREATOR | Merisha Babulall, Samantha Lange, Renay H Van Wyk |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 53 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |