Microbiological quality of kitchens sponges used in university student dormitories

Abstract Background Kitchen sponges are a major source of cross-contamination as they can transfer foodborne pathogens, infectious agents and spoilage causing microorganisms to food contact surfaces. Several studies have revealed that university students adopt poor practices regarding food safety, h...

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Main Authors: Tareq M. Osaili, Reyad S. Obaid, Klaithem Alowais, Rawan Almahmood, Moza Almansoori, Noora Alayadhi, Najla Alowais, Klaithem Waheed, Dinesh Kumar Dhanasekaran, Anas A. Al-Nabulsi, Mutamed Ayyash, Stephen J. Forsythe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09452-4