Author(s): Kumawat Sarita and Choudhary Bhawana

Abstract:
The objective of the study was to assess the awareness and behaviour of housewives regarding food safety. The sample consisted of 240 housewives by purposive sampling method. Self developed food safety awareness and behaviour questionnaire were used. Findings reveal that food safety awareness and Behaviour of housewives about food preparation & cooking comparatively higher than personal hygiene, purchasing & storage and other. Housewives had better knowledge, but less showed good behaviour. So, there was gap between knowledge and behaviour.