Food safety culture in food companies: evaluation of the perception of food safety culture in three Tuscan food companies

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A roadmap for developing educational actions using food safety culture assessment - A case of an institutional food service

Lais Mariano Zanin et al.

Summary: This study aimed to build a roadmap for educational actions based on the assessment of food safety culture in an institutional food service in the Brazilian air force. The study found that work pressure and normative beliefs were strengths of the culture, while risk perception and management systems, styles, and process were weaknesses. Based on these findings, a roadmap was designed to support the food service in developing a proactive food safety culture.

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2022)

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Influence of educational actions on transitioning of food safety culture in a food service context: Part 2-Effectiveness of educational actions in a longitudinal study

Lais Mariano Zanin et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of educational actions in the transition of FS-culture in an army food service. The educational actions changed the prevailing FS-culture from reactive to more proactive, influencing attitudes, practices, personal relationships, and the work environment. The mixed-method approach with an interpretation grid was useful in assessing the transition in the prevailing FS-culture.

FOOD CONTROL (2021)

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The evolvement of food safety culture assessment: A mixed-methods systematic review

Lais Mariano Zanin et al.

Summary: The review found that there are a variety of tools for assessing food safety culture, with questionnaires being the main method used. Most tools only assess the visible aspects of culture rather than delving into deeper layers. The main recommendation for improving food safety culture is to focus on people by developing specific training programs.

TRENDS IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2021)

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