| Prevalence of high-risk food consumption and food-handling practices among adults: a multistate survey, 1996 to 1997. The Foodnet Working Group. | |
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PMID: 11079697 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Risk factors for foodborne diseases include consumption of high-risk foods and unsanitary food-handling practices; however, little is known about the prevalence of these risk factors in the general population. A survey was done in five FoodNet sites (California, Connecticut, Georgia, Minnesota, Oregon) to determine the prevalence of these risk factors in the population. A total of 7,493 adults were interviewed by telephone between 1 July 1996 and 30 June 1997. Results showed that 1.5% drank raw milk, 1.9% ate raw shellfish, 18% ate runny egg, 30% preferred pink hamburger, 93% said they almost always washed their cutting board after cutting raw chicken, and 93% said they almost always washed their hands after handling raw meat or poultry, during 5 days before interview. The results differed by state and demographic group. Consumption of raw shellfish (3.2%) and undercooked hamburger (43%) were more common in Connecticut than other states. Raw milk consumption was more common among people who lived on a farm (8.6%) compared with people who lived in a city or urban area (1.1%). Preference for undercooked hamburger was more common among men (35%), young adults (18 to 25 years, 33%), people with college education (38%), and among people with household income of more than $100,000/year (49%). African-Americans were less likely to prefer undercooked hamburger compared to other racial groups (10% versus 30%). Young adults compared to older adults were less likely to wash their hands after handling raw chicken (88% versus 95%), and men washed their hands less often than women (89% versus 97%). Although there were statistical differences between demographic groups, they are insufficient to warrant targeted educational programs. |
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Authors:
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B Shiferaw; S Yang; P Cieslak; D Vugia; R Marcus; J Koehler; V Deneen; F Angulo |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of food protection Volume: 63 ISSN: 0362-028X ISO Abbreviation: J. Food Prot. Publication Date: 2000 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-11-15 Completed Date: 2001-04-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7703944 Medline TA: J Food Prot Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1538-43 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Division, Portland 97232, USA. beletshachew.shiferaw@state.or.us |
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Adult Animals California / epidemiology Cattle Chickens Connecticut / epidemiology Data Collection Eggs Feeding Behavior* Female Food Handling / statistics & numerical data* Food Microbiology Georgia / epidemiology Handwashing* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Interviews as Topic Male Meat Products Milk Minnesota / epidemiology Oregon / epidemiology Risk Factors Sex Factors Shellfish Socioeconomic Factors |
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