Food contamination with microbial agents can take place at any stage of the food chain, from
farm to fork. For this reason, good hygienic and manufacturing practices must be followed …

Nontyphoidal salmonellae are among the most prevalent foodborne pathogens causing
gastrointestinal infections worldwide. A high number of cases and outbreaks of …

Risk perceptions and trusted sources of information may have influenced consumer food
handling practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a mixed-method …

The epidemiological scenario of COVID-19, social distancing, and business restrictions has
increased food preparation and consumption at home. Food mishandling at home can …

This paper identifies segments of Chinese consumers based on their perception of personal
risk, how worried they are and their subjective knowledge about seven possible food-related …

Food handlers demonstrate an awareness of food safety but generally fail to translate that
knowledge into safe practices. Optimistic bias can explain this phenomenon. Optimistic bias …

It is both theoretically and socially imperative to understand what drives citizens' concerns
over food safety, as outbreaks of food related health hazards have become increasingly …

Foodborne illness has a substantial health and economic burden on society, and most
cases are believed to be due to unsafe food handling practices at home. Several qualitative …

The purpose of this study was to assess the consumers' food safety knowledge and its
determinants. The analysis was based on data collected through a cross-sectional survey in …

Taking food safety culture into account is a promising way to improve food safety
performance in the food industry. Food safety culture (FS-culture) research is expanding …