Gloria Alberto Manhique

Food Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Microbiological Contamination in Ready-to-eat Vegetable Salads Sold on the Streets of Maputo, the Capital of Mozambique

Gloria Alberto Manhique · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Street food vending in urban centres is important because it provides low-income urban residents with an affordable and accessible food option. However, inadequate hygiene during preparation and sale can contribute to foodborne illness. This study evaluated food safety knowledge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9908

Prevalence of Escherichia coli in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Ready-to-Eat Lettuce Salads in Maputo Food Markets and the Observation of Hygiene Conditions: A Preliminary Study

Gloria Alberto Manhique · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Knowledge of the microbiological quality of lettuce and ready-to-eat lettuce salads vended in food markets in Maputo, Mozambique, remains limited. This study evaluated the microbial quality and the presence of generic Escherichia coli and Shiga toxin-associated genes (stx1F, stx1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8905