HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -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].

Detailed explanation-2: -Common Foodborne Pathogens The most common bacteria responsible for food-borne diseases include Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Campylobacter, which can cause serious complications, including death.

Detailed explanation-3: -Street foods can cause the emergence of foodborne diseases, due to the ease of contamination by pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, and the development of chronic non-communicable diseases, since the street foods usually have high quantities of carbohydrates and fats.