Develo** countries including those of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) bear the greatest burden
of food-borne illnesses. Animal-source foods and fresh fruits and vegetables are the leading …

Foodborne diseases (FBD) are an important externality of agriculture and food systems, but
only since 2015 have they risen up the development agenda. In the first part of this Review, I …

The purpose of this review is to explore prior research on the food safety perspectives and
practices of consumers and vendors in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country. Through a …

This study examines the food safety beliefs of vendors and consumers in a mid-sized
Nigerian city using data from in-depth interviews and cognitive map** techniques drawn …

Food supply chains play a key role in ensuring food safety, as actions anywhere along the
chain can impact the safety of food when it arrives at markets and in homes. However, pre …

Despite being one of the first African countries to prioritize food safety, foodborne diseases
are of acute concern in Ethiopia. This review aims to understand food safety-related …

In this study, we assessed knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) related to tomato
hygiene and food safety, among tomato vendors in the Ethiopian cities of Harar and Dire …

Food safety investments in Africa, through international donors or national programs, were
primarily focused on the formal market sector. However, increasing consumer food safety …

Background Foodborne disease (FBD) affects millions of people each year, posing a health
burden similar to malaria, tuberculosis or HIV. A recent World Bank study estimated the …

Background Consumption of unsafe foods increases morbidity and mortality and is currently
an issue, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Policy actions to ensure food …