Food Safety in the Catering Sector: Nonconformities, Challenges, and Strategic Interventions With Insights From South Asia and Africa
Anwar Ali, Aleena Tahir, Nazir Ahmed, Joanna Trafialek, Basim M. Alohali, Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed, Muhammad Faisal Manzoor, Felix Kwashie Madilo
TL;DR
This review highlights food safety challenges in the catering sector, especially in South Asia and Africa, and suggests strategies like training and AI to reduce foodborne diseases.
Contribution
The paper provides a focused review of food safety issues and interventions in catering, emphasizing South Asia and Africa with global implications.
Findings
Foodborne diseases are prevalent due to poor hygiene, waste management, and training in catering sectors.
Cross-contamination and improper handwashing are major contributors to food safety issues.
AI and improved training are proposed as effective strategies to enhance food safety compliance.
Abstract
Food safety in the catering sector is an essential public health issue, as foodborne diseases (FBDs) continue to pose significant threats worldwide. This review explores the challenges in food safety and hygiene in catering businesses, focusing on shortcomings in personal hygiene, waste management, equipment sanitation, water supply, and temperature regulation. Although regulatory frameworks and food safety guidelines are in place, implementation gaps remain due to insufficient training, inadequate infrastructure, and poor adherence to rules. The review presents global statistics on FBDs, highlighting their significant prevalence in Asia, Africa, and even developed countries, primarily due to poor food safety practices and regulatory gaps. Primary concerns include cross‐contamination, improper handwashing, and inadequate waste disposal, further aggravated by limited resources and lack…
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Taxonomy
TopicsFood Safety and Hygiene · Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety · Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology