Assessment of Consumers’ Awareness in Food Hygiene and Food Borne Diseases in Koforidua in the Eastern Region of Ghana

The study examined consumers’ Awareness in food hygiene and borne diseases Koforidua the Eastern Region of Ghana. research design for was a descriptive survey. population consists one hundred (100) consumers. Convenience sampling technique used to select seventy (70) consumers from licensed vendors thirty (30) unlicensed vendors. Questionnaire main instrument study. questionnaire had both open ended close questions on knowledge perceptions safety foods. Data gathered checked, edited, coded, processed analysed using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17. concluded that vended foods have some diseases; however, they ignore health hazards associated with poor handling by go ahead patronize provide. also indicated patronized street because prices were moderate as compared formal establishments unhygienic conditions at vending sites. correlation analysis shows further patronage (r=-0.095) negative non-significant relationship practices. It is recommended Consumers should be educated help improve upon their enable them make informed choices prompt regulatory bodies such environmental officers unacceptable practices Metropolitan/Municipal/District ensure inspection are carried out effectively, efficiently regularly so monitor vendors’ right time preparation point sale.