Which One The Winner? Pandemic Covid-19 And Food Safety Practices

Abstract

This study was conducted to evaluate food safety practices in small and micro-scale manufacturers of herbal beverages produced at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 271 producers participating in the survey were selected using criterion sampling. The survey results show that herbal drink manufacturers have a good understanding of personal hygiene, but are negligent in the use of personal protective equipment. The research findings show that the health crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic has not changed food safety practices in the Jamu production process. In addition, there was an increase in the frequency of hand washing but it was not matched by compliance with the use of personal protective equipment as a preventive measure to prevent contamination.