Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of food allergies among food handlers in the state of Penang, Malaysia

Shafie AA 1 , Azman AW 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Discipline of Social & Administrative Pharmacy, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia; Pendita Consulting, 59 Lorong Pondok Upih 3, Taman Nyaman Indah, 11000 Penang, Malaysia. Electronic address: aakmal@usm.my
  • 2 Pendita Consulting, 59 Lorong Pondok Upih 3, Taman Nyaman Indah, 11000 Penang, Malaysia
Public Health, 2015 Sep;129(9):1278-84.
PMID: 25931434 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2015.03.016

Abstract

Food handler's knowledge, attitude and practice regarding food allergies are important to prevent debilitating and sometimes fatal reactions. This study aimed to assess their food allergy knowledge, attitude and practice, which could help to maintain the safety and hygiene of food consumed by the public.

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