Snail meat consumption in Buea-Cameroon: exposures to foodborne pathogens through social practices assessed in 2019 and 2021

Snail meat consumption in Buea-Cameroon: exposures to foodborne pathogens through social practices assessed in 2019 and 2021

Abstract Background Snail meat is an important source of nutrition in Cameroon, but the food safety risks are poorly understood. We characterized public health risks from snail meat consumption as a social system in Cameroon, by examining local snail practices that expose snail meat handlers and con...

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Main Authors: Mary Nkongho Tanyitiku, Graeme Nicholas, Jon J. Sullivan, Igor C. Njombissie Petcheu, Stephen L. W. On
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Edible land snails
Natural habitats
Foodborne pathogens
Local practices
In-depth settings
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-01009-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-022-01009-8

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