Bacteriological Analysis of Raw Beef Retailed in Selected Open Markets in Accra, Ghana

Table 3

Demographics and food safety awareness of beef retailers.

Demographics and food safety awareness		Percentages
Sex	Male	60%
	Female	40%
Age	Below 16	0%
	16–35	65%
	Above 35	35%
Educational status	Primary	35%
	Secondary	50%
	Tertiary	15%
Duration of being in business	Months	25%
	Years	75%
	Don’t remember	0%
Health license	Present	70%
	Absent	25%
	Don’t know	3%
Temporary method for storage of beef	Refrigerator	87%
	Freezer	10%
	None	3%
Maximum duration of storage	1 week	79%
	1 month	20%
	More than month	0
Washing of beef before vending	Yes	65%
	No	35%
What type of water is used for washing	Water	90%
	Water and soap	0%
	Antiseptic	0%
Water source for meat washing	Tap water	75%
	Well water	25%
	Rainwater	0%
Is food safety important	Yes	97%
	Not important	0%
	No response	0%
Source of food safety information	Food safety course	65%
	Media	8%
	None	20%
Have you had any training on food safety	Yes	78%
	No	20%
If yes, when?	Months ago	5%
	Years ago	75%
	Don’t remember	20%