Okhiria Adebimpe O, Akanji A. M. (2007). Assessment of the Comploiance of some selected fast food companies to safety and hygenic standard in Nigeria_Case Study of Metropolis, Abeokuta and Ijebu_Ode

Abstract

The frequent occurrence of food poisoning in the public food units and at household levels remains a problems to be totally solved in Nigeria. The study has highlighted the knowledge and compliance of Fast Food Companies in the southwest geopolitical Zones of Nigeria with established safety and hygiene standard. These are Lagos metropolis, Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. They are categorized into Zones A,B,C,E, for easy study. The respondents were assessed and studied in the areas of food hygiene, equipment and untencil hygiene, personal hygiene, food safety and food and Nutrition education. 350 structured questionnaires were distributed to respondents, data collected were analysed.