Food Hygiene Practices Among Preschool Food Handlers in eThekwini, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: A Cross-Contamination Perspective.

Food handler behaviour regarding maintaining cooked food at a high temperature before serving showed marginal significance (67.5%; P = .069 ), suggesting a partial understanding of this precautionary measure.

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This highly significant association indicates a strong understanding among participants that proper thawing methods prevent bacterial growth. 36 , 37 This aligns with the study conducted in Ethiopia, where higher food safety knowledge and attitudes significantly predicted correct handling behaviours, supporting our finding that conceptual understanding is a key behavioural driver irrespective of demographic characteristics. 38 Similarly, ensuring that meat is cooked thoroughly, either by checking that the juices run clear or by using a thermometer, was practised by only 31.7% ( P = .020) of respondents.

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