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was quite low particularly in the area of hand
washing procedure and temperature control of
food. Although food handlers generally showed
positive attitudes towards food hygiene, their per-
ception on the importance of learning more about
food hygiene and sanitation is considered low.
Finally, this study showed food handlers in Ser-
dang have poor practices of food hygiene related to
correct use of glove in food preparation. Particu-
larly, poor practices were reported in hand washing
before using glove. Authorities of local areas could
emphasize these areas of concern to improve food
hygiene knowledge, attitudes and practices among
food handlers in Serdang.

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