Examining Food Safety Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Street Food Vendors In Tamale Metropolis

ABSTRACT The adoption of impressive and positive attitude and practice towards food hygiene and safety by street food vendors is crucial in enhancing healthy population in communities. The study sought to examine food safety knowledge, attitude and practice of street food vendors in Tamale Metropolis.  A sample size of 183 (128 [food vendors], 50 [customers] and 5 [health inspectors] were selected from using purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation were used as the main data collection instruments for the study. The results of the study wer…