Food Safety Compliance in Islamic Schools: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers

The incidence of food poisoning in school canteens is increasing and poorly understood. It involves young and vulnerable children. School food handlers must understand food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices to prevent cross-contamination during food preparation effectively. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to food safety compliance among food handlers in Islamic schools. A cross-sectional study involving 33 food handlers from 15 schools under the Islamic Education District Office in Tangkak, Johor, was conducted using a structured questionnaire. The findings demonstrate that the school food handlers exhibited sufficient knowledge (85.15%), attitudes (84.55%), and practices (84.85%).