Evaluation of hygiene practices in catering premises at large-scale events in the UK: identifying risks for the Olympics 2012.
Public Health
; 126(8): 646-56, 2012 Aug.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22717040
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To investigate hygiene practices of caterers at large events in order to support the production of guidance on catering at such events; to compare hygiene standards at weekends with other times in the week; and to learn lessons in preparation for the London Olympics in 2012. STUDYDESIGN:
UK-wide study of caterers at large events, including questionnaires on hygiene procedures and microbiological examination of food, water and environmental samples.METHODS:
In total, 1364 samples of food, water, surface swabs and cloths were collected at 139 events, by local authority sampling officers, and transported to laboratories for microbiological analysis.RESULTS:
Eight percent of food samples were of an unsatisfactory quality, and a further 2% contained potentially hazardous levels of Bacillus spp. A significantly higher proportion of unsatisfactory food samples were taken from vendors without adequate food safety procedures in place. Fifty-two percent of water samples, 38% of swabs and 71% of cloths were also unsatisfactory. The majority of samples (57%) were collected on Saturdays, Sundays or bank holidays. Environmental swab results were significantly poorer at weekends compared with other days of the week.CONCLUSIONS:
This study reinforces the fact that food hygiene is a continuing cause for concern in mobile vendors, and indicates a need for an ongoing programme of training and monitoring of caterers in preparation for the London Olympics.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esportes
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Contaminação de Alimentos
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Higiene
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Inocuidade dos Alimentos
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Serviços de Alimentação
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido