The antimicrobial activity of essential oils (EO) is associated with the presence of secondary
metabolites synthesized by plants. Its mechanism of action involves the interaction of its …

Street vended food businesses play economic and social roles in developing countries
through provision of employment, availability of food at affordable prices, and accessibility of …

Bacillus cereus is widely distributed in different food products and can cause a variety of
symptoms associated with food poisoning. Since ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are not commonly …

The sale of ready-to-eat (RTE) street food represents an important source of income in many
developing countries. However, these foods are frequently implicated in outbreaks of …

Street foods play important socioeconomic and cultural roles and are popular worldwide. In
addition to providing convenient and low-cost meals for urban populations, street food offers …

Staphylococcus aureus causes a foodborne intoxication due to the production of
enterotoxins and shows antimicrobial resistance, as in the case of methicillin-resistant …

The safety of street foods remains a public health concern especially in developing countries
like Kenya where foodborne illnesses associated with these foods have often been reported …

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological quality and safety of street
food sold in the main streets and informal markets of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique …

The use of plant extracts (eg, essential oils and their active compounds) represents an
interesting alternative to chemical additives and preservatives applied to delay the alteration …

Food hygiene plays a vital role in ensuring food safety and suitability by preventing
contamination throughout the food chain. However, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), ensuring …