Efeito da pandemia da Covid-19 nas práticas e hábitos dos manipuladores de alimentos
Abstract
Objective: The research aimed to investigate the changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in food handlers’ habits in restaurants in the city of Maringá, state of Paraná, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 8, 2021, to April 6, 2022, with an initial number of 832 restaurants, randomly selected, and 256 were visited, of which 50 agreed to participate in the research. The survey form consisted of 92 questions and was divided into six sections. Results: Covering mouth when sneezing or coughing, wearing a mask and gloves when handling food, and sanitizing food packaging were the most frequently used practices throughout the pandemic. Conclusion: The results allow us to conclude that, although good handling practices are already well established in food services, there has been an intensification in practices adopted by food handlers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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