African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

An overview of food safety knowledge and practices in selected schools in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Aisha Abushelaibi*
  • Aisha Abushelaibi*
  • Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. P. O. Box 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Baboucarr Jobe
  • Baboucarr Jobe
  • Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. P. O. Box 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Fatima Al Dhanhani
  • Fatima Al Dhanhani
  • Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. P. O. Box 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Sharifa Al Mansoori
  • Sharifa Al Mansoori
  • Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. P. O. Box 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Feryal Al Shamsi
  • Feryal Al Shamsi
  • Department of Food Science, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University. P. O. Box 15551 Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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  •  Received: 11 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 15 March 2016
  •  Published: 21 April 2016

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