Street food vendors

Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Microbiological Contamination in Ready-to-eat Vegetable Salads Sold on the Streets of Maputo, the Capital of Mozambique

Gloria Alberto Manhique · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Street food vending in urban centres is important because it provides low-income urban residents with an affordable and accessible food option. However, inadequate hygiene during preparation and sale can contribute to foodborne illness. This study evaluated food safety knowledge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9908

Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Street Momo Vendors and Microbiological Quality of Steamed Momos in East Delhi: A Pre–Post Intervention Study

Yachana Chauhan, Ankita Gupta & Namrata Singh · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Background: Steamed momos are among the most popular street foods in East Delhi, widely consumed for their affordability and convenience. Despite their popularity, evidence on their microbiological safety is limited, raising concerns due to the potential public health risks assoc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i2854

Microbial Implications in Vended Street Foods in Kumasi, Ghana

Amina Abubakari & Emmanuel Gyekye · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2018

Street foods are foods and beverages that are ready to be eaten and usually sold on the streets. This practice is common in the heart of cities in Ghana providing valuable services by supplying easy access of food to the public at a low cost. However, the safety of these foods is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/MRJI/2018/44068