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This research aims to evaluate the food hygiene practices among informal vendors selling fresh produce in Gqeberha.

Hygiene practices among vendors selling fruits and vegetables on streets of Gqeberha, South Africa

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This research aims to evaluate the food hygiene practices among informal vendors selling fresh produce in Gqeberha.
Quantitative data collection using a structured questionnaire and observational checklist from all vendors (n=150).
Data analysis included descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression using SPSS (version 29.0).
Significance assessed at p-value <0.05.
Most vendors (65%) exhibited low hygiene practices, classified as high risk.
Vendors lacking food safety training had higher odds of being high risk [AOR = 7.47; 95% CI: (1.49–37.39); p=0.014].
Non-South African vendors were significantly more likely to be classified as high risk [AOR = 0.189; 95% CI (0.054–0.661), p=0.009].

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Randomized trial investigates hygiene practices in informal vendors, showing significant safety concerns in food handling.

Masindane et al. (2026) studied this question.

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