Food safety knowledge and procurement practices in relation to food borne disease incidence in Ludhiana district, India

The aim of the present study is to determine knowledge and procurement behavior pertaining to food safety among urban households of Ludhiana district, Punjab. Results revealed that age group from 45 years and above, mostly males, with nuclear families, belonging to business class, mainly postgraduates and having family income from Rs 5 to10 lakhs were found to have good food safety knowledge scores. Results revealed that female respondents had better procurement practices pertaining to food safety as compared to male respondents.