EVALUATION OF PRACTICES AT RISK OF MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION IN THE PRODUCTION CHAIN OF VEGETABLE SALADS SOLD IN PUBLIC CATERING IN THE SUBURBAN AREA OF ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST

In Cote dIvoire, the absence of good hygiene practices in certain sectors is common, especially in the market gardening sector, which could increase the risk of collective food poisoning. The objective of the study was to evaluate the practices and risks of microbial contamination, in the production chain of the suburban area of Abidjan. A survey was carried out using a questionnaire with 575 people involved in the sector, in particular producers, sellers, restaurateurs and consumers on the Anyama, Adiopodoume, Bonoua and Dabou sites. On the various sites of the study, 70% of market gardening is practiced by men, 80% of whom do not have a level of education for compliance with hygiene rules. The producers use 95% of the untreated water emanating from wells, ponds and lagoons to water the vegetables.