Safety of foods served in the local fast-food restaurants in Alexandria (Egypt)‎: customers observation versus laboratory examination

Joint Authors

Khayri, Hazim Ahmad
Sulayman, Shayma Abu al-Suud Muhammad
Khayri, Muhammad Ahmad

Source

Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels

Issue

Vol. 18, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2021), pp.87-100, 14 p.

Publisher

Alexandria University Faculty of Tourism

Publication Date

2021-06-30

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

14

Main Subjects

Tourism

Topics

Abstract EN

Today, contamination of food by microbial agents is a worldwide concern.

this study aimed to examine the presence of Shiga toxin-producing e.

coli (STEC) bacteria in foods served in the local fast-food restaurants in Alexandria (Egypt), investigate food safety handling practices in the local fast-food restaurants, besides, assess customer's awareness of the prerequisites of safe food at local fast-food restaurants.

this study was based on two different methodologies; namely, survey methodology and laboratory examination methodology.

data for laboratory examination were collected from (90) food samples collected from (11) local fast-food restaurants within three tourist shopping malls located in Alexandria city in Egypt.

also, data from (387) customers were analyzed.

the results of the microbiological examination revealed that one-third of collected food samples contain the Shiga toxin-producing e.

coli.

the findings of the study also revealed a shortage in the application of personal hygiene standards in the local fast-food restaurants; besides, the customers do not have sufficient awareness of the prerequisites of food safety at local fast-food restaurants.

this study deepens the understanding of the concept of food safety in local fast-food restaurants, consequently, could help ensure food safety and protect the tourists' health.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Khayri, Hazim Ahmad& Sulayman, Shayma Abu al-Suud Muhammad& Khayri, Muhammad Ahmad. 2021. Safety of foods served in the local fast-food restaurants in Alexandria (Egypt): customers observation versus laboratory examination. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.87-100.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

Khayri, Hazim Ahmad…[et al.]. Safety of foods served in the local fast-food restaurants in Alexandria (Egypt): customers observation versus laboratory examination. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Vol. 18, no. 1 (2021), pp.87-100.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1254864

American Medical Association (AMA)

Khayri, Hazim Ahmad& Sulayman, Shayma Abu al-Suud Muhammad& Khayri, Muhammad Ahmad. Safety of foods served in the local fast-food restaurants in Alexandria (Egypt): customers observation versus laboratory examination. Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels. 2021. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.87-100.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1254864

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references: p. 97-100

Record ID

BIM-1254864