Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
Online published on 11 July, 2017.
The aim of the present study is to investigate the consumer's knowledge regarding food safety practices in southern districts of Tamil Nadu. Home interviews of 951 randomly selected consumers representing five districts in southern district of Tamil Nadu. Food safety knowledge among male and female respondents is the same. Food safety awareness is essential to avoid food borne diseases. Food safety awareness leads to food safety practices. There is a relationship between preference given to health in food preparation and Government should take steps to create awareness in food safety practices and food borne diseases.
Consumer, Food borne illness, Food safety, and Practice
