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Ever wondered if
the food at a restaurant is safe to eat? Next
time you look the menu, take a glance at the
employees as well. According to this study out
of Kansas State University if the employees directly
related to food safety do not have a positive
attitude about food safety, they may not be as
careful.
Employees'
Attitudes Affect Restaurants' Food Safety Practices
(June 2008)The
attitudes of foodservice workers toward safety
practices have a direct effect on foodborne illness
occurrences in restaurants, according to researchers
from Kansas State University.
The researchers surveyed 190 foodservice
employees in 31 restaurants across three Midwestern
states on their knowledge of and attitude toward
three food safety measures that have the most
substantial impact on public health: hand washing,
using thermometers and proper handling of food
contact surfaces. Only employees whose jobs directly
involved food preparation tasks participated.
The researchers conclude that providing workers
with training that does not target their attitudes
may not improve food safety results.
"While emphasis should be placed on training, it
is also important to educate employees regarding
positive outcomes of food safety such as decreasing
patrons' risk of food borne illness, reducing the
spread of microorganisms and keeping the work
environment clean."
Source:
American Dietetic Association
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