Food Safety Across Developing and Developed Countries

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What percentage of kitchen matrons in Ashanti Region of Ghana did not have hygiene qualification?

  • 41%
  • 31% (correct)
  • 52%
  • 22%

How many staff sampled had never received hygiene training in the Ashanti Region of Ghana?

  • 91%
  • 67%
  • 82% (correct)
  • 75%

What aspect of food safety management seemed to be substandard among the staff?

  • Food storage
  • Menu planning
  • Budgeting
  • Temperature control (correct)

What is suggested as a solution to improve food hygiene practices and compliance with food legislation in Ghana?

<p>Development of food hygiene training programmes towards mandatory certification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the research mentioned in the text?

<p>The compliance with food law requirements in school kitchens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many schools from Lincolnshire were part of the questionnaire assessment?

<p>10 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference highlighted between schools in the UK and Ghana?

<p>The level of importance attached to Food Law requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do different nations vary in their emphasis on Food Law requirements according to the text?

<p>As a result of varying economic and developmental issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that influences whether good food hygiene practices are complied with in food establishments?

<p>Management commitment to consumer safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legal requirement stresses the importance of staff training in relation to food preparation?

<p>The Public Health Act of Ghana, Act 851 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the requirements under food laws regarding the preparation of food for sale?

<p>Preparation under hygienic conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation emphasizes the illegality of selling unwholesome food, adulterated food, and food prepared in unsanitary conditions?

<p>The 1992 Food and Drugs Law, PNDCL 305B of Ghana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference in consumer confidence in food safety between developed and developing countries as mentioned in the text?

<p>Developed countries depend on aesthetic appearance of food for safety indicators, while developing countries depend on government enforcement and regulations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the good hygiene practices mentioned in the text to reduce foodborne illness risks?

<p>Regular hand washing, proper cleaning procedures, and strict supplier control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organizations have designed food safety intervention systems and best practice guidelines as mentioned in the text?

<p>European Food Safety Authority and World Health Organisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in reducing foodborne illness risks according to the text?

<p>Strict supplier control combined with infectious disease management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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