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Knowledge and Practices of Food Hygiene among Street Food Vendors in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Author(s): Bashir Idris
Affiliation: Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria
E-mail: idrisbashir942@gmail.com
Phone: +234 813 594 4741

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Street food vending is a critical livelihood and food security component in urban Nigeria; yet, poor food hygiene among vendors poses a significant risk of foodborne illnesses such as cholera, typhoid, and diarrhoea. This study assessed the knowledge and practices of food hygiene among street food vendors in Keffi, Nasarawa State. A descriptive cross sectional survey was conducted among 40 street food vendors selected through multi stage sampling across major vending zones in Keffi.

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