Is food safe in Nigeria?

Unfortunately, in Nigeria there is rising poor food safety practices and standards, which according to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has led to huge economic losses, which are evident in the myriad of rejects of some food exports from Nigeria at international borders as a …

Are the street foods you buy considered safe?

Street-vended foods are considered a food safety hazard to consumers, since vendors often lack basic food service infrastructure and equipment such as storage facilities, food reheating equipment, refrigerators and waste disposal facilities (Rane, 2011).

What will happen if you eat street food?

Meat from street stalls and markets is a big no-no in India. It’s highly prone to bacteria and parasites that can lead to food poisoning and other severe illnesses.

What is the most popular street food in Nigeria?

Best Delicious Street Foods in Nigeria

• Akara (Beans Cake) Akara is a deep fried beans ball made with grounded beans mixed with pepper, onions and other spices.
• Moin Moin.
• Puff Puff.
• Abacha.
• Boli and Epa ( Roasted Plantain and Groundnut )
• Ewa Agoyin and Agege Bread.
• Suya ( barbecued meat)
• Roasted or Boiled Corn.

Is tap water safe in Nigeria?

Is the tap water in Nigeria safe to drink? Generally no. Close to two thirds of households had access to safe or improved water sources, such as piped water, boreholes and collected rainwater. But only 3.7-19\% of Nigeria’s population have access to safe drinking water.

What are the challenges of food control in Nigeria?

The rural areas have become even more vulnerable to malnutrition, erratic supply of food items, unaffordable food costs, low quality foods and sometimes complete lack of food. This situation is more prevalent in many parts of the northern region of Nigeria [9] .

What diseases can we get from street foods?

Foodborne bacterial pathogens commonly detected in street vended foods are Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp. [8–14]. People who patronize street food, have been reported to suffer from food borne diseases like diarrhea, cholera, typhoid fever and food poisoning [15–19].

Why street foods are unsafe?

Street food vending has become an important public health issue and a great concern to everybody. Major sources contributing to microbial contamination are the place of preparation, utensils for cooking and serving, raw materials, time and temperature abuse of cooked foods and the personal hygiene of vendors.

Why should we avoid eating street food?

We should not eat food from street vendors because food of street vendors is unhygienic,mixed with dirt present in air and so on.

What foods are in Lagos Nigeria?

STAPLE FOOD

• Fufu. Fufu (or foofoo, foufou) is one of the most commonly eaten Nigerian foods.
• Eba. Eba is a popular Nigerian swallow food made with dried and fried cassava flour called garri.
• Tuwo Shinkafa. Tuwo Shinkafa is a type of Nigerian swallow food associated with the Hausa people of northern Nigeria.
• Jollof Rice.