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Alajmi, Fahhad, and Shawn M. Somerset. "Food system sustainability and vulnerability: food acquisition during the military occupation of Kuwait." Public Health Nutrition 18, no. 16 (January 23, 2015): 3060–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980014003048.

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AbstractObjectiveTo document food acquisition experiences during Iraqi military occupation in Kuwait.DesignRetrospective cross-sectional study.SettingUrban areas in Kuwait during occupation.SubjectsThose living in Kuwait during the period of occupation, and aged between 15 to 50 years at the time of occupation, recruited by snowball sampling. A total of 390 completed questionnaires (response rate 78 %, 202 female and 188 male) were returned.ResultsDuring the occupation, food became increasingly difficult to acquire. Two food systems emerged: (i) an underground Kuwaiti network linked to foods recovered from local food cooperatives and (ii) a black market supplied by food imported through Iraq or stolen locally. Food shortages led to reductions in meal size and frequency. Some respondents (47·7 %) reported not having sufficient income to purchase food and 22·1 % had to sell capital items to purchase food. There was a significant increase (P<0·01) in home production, with 23·1 % of people growing vegetables and 39·0 % raising animals to supplement food needs. Reduction in food wastage also emerged as a significant self-reported behaviour change. Respondents reported deterioration in the quality and availability of fish, milk, and fruit in particular. Despite a decrease in opportunities for physical activity, most respondents reported that they lost weight during the occupation.ConclusionsAlthough the Kuwaiti population fell by about 90 % and domestic food production increased during the 7-month occupation, the local population continued to rely heavily on imported food to meet population needs. The high prevalence of self-reported weight loss indicates the inadequacies of this food supply. High apparent food security in systems which significantly exceed the ecological carrying capacity of the local environment and rely on mass food importation remains vulnerable.

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Kandela, Peter. "kuwait The Kuwaiti passion for food cannot be shaken." Lancet 353, no. 9160 (April 1999): 1249. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(05)66930-9.

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Merza, Ebrahim. "The Validity of the Purchasing Power Parity Hypothesis for Kuwait." Modern Applied Science 11, no. 1 (November 4, 2016): 188. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/mas.v11n1p188.

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Many studies have tested the null hypothesis of the unit root of the real exchange rate to examine the validity of the purchasing power parity (PPP) hypothesis. Previous studies have reached different conclusions regarding that issue. This study tests the hypothesis of PPP in Kuwait using two tests of unit roots, the Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and Phillips Perron (PP) tests. Using monthly data from 2006 to 2015, both tests reject the PPP hypothesis for the Kuwaiti economy. Using the components of the real exchange rate, we find that the levels of prices in both Kuwait and the US are not moving together to provide stationarity for the real exchange rate. This result could be attributed to the large increases in the prices of the housing and food and beverages sectors in Kuwait during that time.

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Mehta, Anupam, and Karuna Lulla. "Kuwait Food Company (Americana): Financial Analysis." South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases 5, no. 2 (December 2016): 168–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2277977916665979.

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This case makes an attempt to carry out financial analysis of the performance of Kuwait Food Company with a view to understand if it would be worth investing in it. The case is developed from the perspective of Mohd Hussain, a small investor in Kuwait, who had already lost heavily in speculative investment. Being from a commerce background, he decided to apply his learning from a finance masters class. As he started to explore the company, he was puzzled with the financials of the company. Although Americana’s share prices had increased, the company’s finances were not so impressive. The sales of the company had been increasing in the last three quarters, but the net profit had gone down over the previous few years from KWD 54 million in the year 2011 to KWD 50 million in the year 2012. Even the margins were squeezed for the recent three quarters in 2013. With this information, Hussain knew that several answers were needed before making the investment choices. Was the growth of Americana’s share prices a speculative mania, or did it actually represent value? What were the issues with Americana’s profitability? How was the overall financial health of the business?

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Alalo, Mohammad, Abdullah Aljabber, and Adel Naseeb. "Household expenditure patterns in Kuwait." Journal of Research in Emerging Markets 2, no. 2 (March 28, 2020): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.30585/jrems.v2i2.402.

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Household expenditure is the second prominent component of GDP for Kuwait, consisting of 43% GDP, and it has been moderately growing for the past decade. It is essential to understand the nature of household expenditure, a fundamental macroeconomic driver with immense significance for policymaking. This paper utilises the latest Kuwait Household Expenditure Survey data to study household expenditure patterns in Kuwait. It examines and compares the variation of household expenditure patterns for nationals (Kuwaitis) and expatriate households over nine different major commodity groups. The paper investigates the patterns of household expenditure and the response of their characteristics on the level of expenditure by employing Heckman two-step estimation method. The results suggest that different factors affect the probability of consuming a commodity and the level of expenditure between the two household groups. Kuwaiti’s expenditure is more responsive to food, housing, communication and recreation commodities and less responsive to clothing, health, transportation and restaurants than expatriates. In general, there is a significant variation of expenditure patterns across all commodities between the two household groups.

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AlTarrah, Dana, Entisar AlShami, Nawal AlHamad, Fatemah AlBesher, and Sriraman Devarajan. "The Impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Purchasing, Eating Behavior, and Perception of Food Safety in Kuwait." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 11, 2021): 8987. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168987.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government in Kuwait implemented public health measures to control the spread of the virus. However, despite the importance of these restrictions, normal activities related to purchasing of groceries, concerns related to food safety, and overall uncertainty may have influenced food behaviors and food consumption. Hence, the study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on food purchasing behaviors, eating behaviors, and the perception of food safety and security among residents in Kuwait. A cross-sectional study was carried out using self-administered questionnaires between 28 July 2020 and 31 August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait. A total of 841 respondents participated in the study. The study identified several changes in food purchasing behaviors, eating behaviors, food consumption, and consumers perceptions on food safety during the pandemic. The closures, restrictions, and changes in food purchasing evidently influenced individual’s eating behaviors. Largely, participants were found to (i) change their food purchasing behavior (74%); (ii) opt for online food delivery services (42.8%); (iii) purchase long-shelf-life foods (e.g., canned food and dry staples) (76%); (iv) consume more meals at home (76%); and (v) follow public health measures to reduce the spread of the virus and ensure their safety (98%). This study indicates that individuals during times of uncertainty and stress change their food purchasing behaviors, food consumption habits, and follow guidelines and recommendations. These findings may help public health initiatives to focus on raising awareness about the importance of health, wellbeing, and nutrition during times of crises.

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Amine, Ezzat K., and Fawzia Al-Awadi. "Expatriate maids and food patterns in Kuwait." Journal of the Royal Society of Health 110, no. 4 (August 1990): 138–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/146642409011000410.

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Alhaimer, Rashed Salem. "The Role of Social Media in the Innovation and Performance of Kuwaiti Enterprises in the Food Sector." Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 16, no. 6 (June 29, 2021): 1960–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jtaer16060110.

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This study examined social media’s role in various levels of research, development, and performance within enterprises in Kuwait. The research incorporated four inductive case analyses in various sectors. The case studies epitomize the supply chain of Kuwaiti enterprises, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Media richness theory and social exchange effectuation theory were utilized to create an effective theory and a theoretical framework. This study collected data via a questionnaire completed by 100 managers employed by Kuwaiti SMEs specialized in the food sector and interviews with eight managers. Numerical data were analyzed via SPSS software, while textual data were analyzed by applying thematic analysis. The results of this study suggest that Kuwaiti companies should adopt social media platforms and other novel, innovative outlets to publicize their organizations and maximize performance. Social media richness and openness tend to determine the supplier selection process in most Kuwaiti enterprises, leading to positive transactional and social impacts on entrepreneurship.

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Salman, Ahmad, Kennedy Ouma Sigodo, Fatima Al-Ghadban, Badreya Al-Lahou, Maha Alnashmi, Souhail Hermassi, and Sungsoo Chun. "Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Dietary Behaviors in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study." Nutrients 13, no. 7 (June 30, 2021): 2252. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu13072252.

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The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought about drastic measures that have significantly altered the norms of daily living. These measures have affected human behaviors in disparate ways. This study seeks to understand the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and dietary behavior among adults living in Kuwait. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between 18 June and 15 July 2020, using a questionnaire disseminated through social media, including WhatsApp and Facebook. The target population was individuals aged 21 years or older living in the State of Kuwait. The study included 679 respondents; 57.9% were females, and 67.7% were Kuwaiti nationals. Both genders reported an increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, and carbohydrates, and a decreased consumption of fish and sugary drinks. Compared to males, females reported eating more during the outbreak than their pre-pandemic eating behaviors (32.3% vs. 35.9%, p < 0.05). Approximately one-third of respondents (33.1%) reported performing less than 30 min of physical activity or exercise in a week, and 36.4% of respondents rated their quality of sleep as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. The rate of smoking cigarettes among males was significantly higher than in females (40.6% vs. 5.3%, p < 0.001). Physical activity was positively correlated with vegetable consumption and quality of sleep. Quality of sleep was negatively correlated with the consumption of sweets and snacks, just as the consumption of vegetables was negatively correlated with the consumption of sugary drinks. The overall negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kuwait necessitates the development of health promotion interventions to support positive physical activity and dietary behaviors using alternative coping strategies among the residents of Kuwait.

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Ali, Fatima. "A Survey of Self-Reported Food Allergy and Food-Related Anaphylaxis among Young Adult Students at Kuwait University, Kuwait." Medical Principles and Practice 26, no. 3 (2017): 229–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000464361.

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Alazemi, Ahmed S. Kh R. Q., Mohammad Yeakub Ali, and Mohd Radzi Che Daud. "Preventive Maintenance of Boiler: A Case of Kuwait Industry." International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture 4, no. 2 (June 15, 2019): 48–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.26776/ijemm.04.02.2019.02.

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In Kuwait, industrial boilers are used extensively in food, chemical, oil and gas, textile, pharmaceutical, power plant sectors for generation steam. As a crucial item in industries, its maintenance is of utmost importance. As there are two main maintenance approaches such as reactive maintenance and preventive maintenance, the application of a typical maintenance is definitely based on types of application, safety concern, and cost benefit ratio. If a boiler is down for few days, it may cause huge loss as it interrupts subsequent steps especially in process industries. In this research, the importance of preventive maintenance strategy for steam boilers in Kuwaiti industries has been studied. Based on relative advantages and disadvantages, a proper strategy is proposed for better management and effective maintenance of boilers.

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Al-Kandari, Dina, Jumanah Al-abdeen, and Jiwan Sidhu. "Food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers in restaurants in Kuwait." Food Control 103 (September 2019): 103–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.03.040.

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Alrashidi, Abdullah E. M. F., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza, and Ahsan Ali Khan. "The Scenario of Supply Chain Management in Kuwait Food Industry." International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture 3, no. 3 (September 10, 2018): 162–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.26776/ijemm.03.03.2018.05.

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Supply chain management (SCM) has been well-known to strongly influence the company performance. in food manufacturing industries. In this study quality, time, information, flexibility, and integration have been selected as variables to predict their influence on Kuwait food industries. The methodology of the study was developed where five hypotheses have been proposed on the relationship among the selected factors and the performance. To evaluate the hypotheses, an examination through a questionnaire was conducted, followed by its analysis with Statistics Packaging for Social Science (SPSS) and Minitab applications. The findings were found to be in support of two hypotheses only. Oher three hypotheses were rejected. This study showed the ways in which order the factors should be prioritized to improve the performance of an organization.

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Abu Al-Rous, Ahmed, and Ahmed Obaid. "THE FOOD GAP FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD COMMODITIES IN THE STATE OF KUWAIT." Journal of Productivity and Development 25, no. 4 (October 1, 2020): 393–406. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/jpd.2020.140141.

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El Bilali, Hamid, and Tarek Ben Hassen. "Food Waste in the Countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council: A Systematic Review." Foods 9, no. 4 (April 8, 2020): 463. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods9040463.

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Food waste (FW) is a critical challenge in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This paper analyzes research dealing with food waste in the GCC countries (viz. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). It draws upon a systematic review performed on Scopus in January 2020. The paper covers both bibliometrics (e.g., authors, affiliations, journals) and research topics (e.g., causes, food supply chain stages, extent and quantity, food security, economic impacts, environmental implications, management strategies). A main finding of the review is the scarcity of data on FW in the GCC in general and in Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain in particular. Most of the selected articles address FW reuse and recycling (e.g., waste-to-energy conversion, compost production). Indeed, other FW management strategies, such as reduction/prevention and redistribution, are overlooked. The systematic review highlights that further research on FW in the GCC is highly needed with a focus on the identified research gaps such as causes and drivers, trends, magnitude and extent, environmental and economic impacts, along with implications of food wastage in terms of food security. Since food wastage is a common issue for all GCC countries, these research gaps should be addressed in a shared regional research agenda.

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Al-Khamees, Nedaa A. "Food safety knowledge and reported behaviour of university students in Kuwait." International Journal of Health Promotion and Education 45, no. 3 (January 2007): 93–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14635240.2007.10708110.

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Wheeler, Deborah L. "Food Security, Obesity, and the Politics of Resource Strain in Kuwait." World Medical & Health Policy 7, no. 3 (September 2015): 255–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/wmh3.153.

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Alomirah, Husam F., Sameer F. Al-Zenki, Wajeeh N. Sawaya, Faten Jabsheh, Adnan J. Husain, Hani M. Al-Mazeedi, Dina Al-Kandari, and David Jukes. "Assessment of the food control system in the State of Kuwait." Food Control 21, no. 4 (April 2010): 496–504. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.07.015.

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Al Hajri, Faisal, Ibrahim Ismail, and Fekry El Desouki. "ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF THE DANA AL-SAFA FOOD PROJECT, KUWAIT." Journal of Productivity and Development 26, no. 2 (April 1, 2021): 293–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/jpd.2021.181325.

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Iqbal, Zafar. "McDonaldization, Islamic Teachings, and Funerary Practices in Kuwait." OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying 63, no. 1 (August 2011): 95–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/om.63.1.e.

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Drawing on George Ritzer's sociological concept of McDonaldization, this article explores the transformation of burial practices in Kuwait. It is argued that traditional, religious, and private ways of dealing with death have been modernized using the fast-food model of McDonald's. This article examines Islamic teachings on burial and how that model has been applied to the traditional Muslim funerary services, including cemetery management, grave excavation, funeral prayers, burial, and condolences, to make them more efficient vis-à-vis more profitable. Based on personal observations and random interviews, the study finds that the state bureaucracy in Kuwait has made burial rituals more efficient, standardized, calculable, and controlled. Furthermore, several associated irrationalities are also considered. Findings suggest that some individuals may not be happy with these changes but there is no popular resistance to McDonaldization of the burial practices, probably due to the authoritarian and welfare nature of the State of Kuwait.

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Al-Hooti, Suad N. "Food consumption pattern for the population of the state of Kuwait based on food balance sheets." Ecology of Food and Nutrition 41, no. 6 (November 2002): 501–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03670240214731.

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Ashkanani, Fatemah, Wafaa Husain, and Maryam A Al Dwairji. "Assessment of Food Safety and Food Handling Practice Knowledge among College of Basic Education Students, Kuwait." Journal of Food Quality 2021 (March 25, 2021): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5534034.

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The aim of this study is to assess the overall food safety knowledge of students at the College of Basic Education in Kuwait and to explore the relationship between their knowledge and demographic characteristics. A valid questionnaire was used that included 16 food handling practice (FHP) questions and 15 food safety knowledge (FSK) questions. Each question had one correct answer that was awarded a score of one point, while a score of zero was given for all incorrect answers. In addition, a passing percentage was calculated. A passing percentage is the percentage of participants who answered correctly ≥ 50% of the questions. A total of 585 students participated in the study (mean age = 21.3 ± 3.88 years). The results showed that the mean score of FHP was 7.56 ± 1.96 (47.2%), with the highest mean practices being using a paper towel to dry hands and washing hands before cooking or eating (91.5% and 90.1%, resp.). The lowest mean practices (5.3%) were checking the temperature of burgers followed by (6%) the way of defrosting meat. The mean score of FSK was 3.44 ± 2.00 (22.9%), with the highest mean knowledge (63.8%) being related to cleaning the kitchen counter. The lowest mean knowledge (6.8%) was related to the optimum growth temperature for the most disease-causing bacteria. The overall passing percentage of FHP was 55%, while it was 2.9% for FSK. The results obtained showed that the students with the highest FHP scores were generally female, aged ≥ 28 years, and single, and they cook by themselves all the time or sometimes ( p < 0.001 , p < 0.001 , p < 0.001 , and p = 0.004 , resp.). The students with the highest FSK scores were generally male and they cook by themselves all the time or sometimes ( p = 0.018 and p = 0.002 , resp.). In conclusion, the study showed that students had insufficient scores for FHP and FSK. Therefore, an effective food safety education programme is urgently needed.

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Husain, A., W. Sawaya, A. Al-Omair, S. Al-Zenki, H. Al-Amiri, N. Ahmed, and M. Al-Sinan. "Estimates of dietary exposure of children to artificial food colours in Kuwait." Food Additives and Contaminants 23, no. 3 (March 2006): 245–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02652030500429125.

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BAROON, Z., R. DASHTI, W. N. SAWAYA, T. AL-AATI, and B. DASHTI. "HAS FOOD INDUSTRY PRODUCTION IN KUWAIT BEEN AFFECTED BY THE GULF WAR?" Foodservice Research International 9, no. 2 (December 1996): 77–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4506.1996.tb00311.x.

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Dashti, B. H. R., and S. F. AL-Hamli. "Investigation of Mycotoxins in Selected Food Commodities in Kuwait: A Case Study." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 110, no. 9 (September 2010): A92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2010.06.343.

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Husain, A., A. Al-Rashdan, A. Al-Awadhi, B. Mahgoub, and H. Al-Amiri. "Toxic Metals in Food Products Originating from Locally Reared Animals in Kuwait." Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 57, no. 4 (October 1, 1996): 549–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001289900225.

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Al-Roumi, Dalal, Dina Abu-Abdo, Mariam Al-Khulaifi, Sara Al-Khadhari, Eman Al-Awadhi, and Farouk El-Sabban. "Influence of Nutritional Awareness on Grocery Shopping by Kuwaiti Parents in Relation to Children Nutrition." Advances in Food Technology and Nutrition Sciences – Open Journal 6, no. 2 (December 31, 2020): 60–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.17140/aftnsoj-6-170.

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Background Caregivers, specifically parents, are ultimately responsible for the nutrition of children living in the household, in spite of the children’s preferences for food items. There have been no studies on the relationship between the nutritional knowledge level of Kuwaiti parents who grocery shop and their children’s nutrition. Therefore, this study was carried out to explore grocery shopping patterns of Kuwaiti parents in relation to their children's eating habits. Methods A questionnaire was administered by 4 of the authors through face-to-face interviews with 100 Kuwaiti parents who grocery shop for their families. The questionnaire was designed to cover three main categories: demographics, parents’ nutritional knowledge, and children’s nutrition. Subjects were interviewed at random at 6 supermarket locations. Data were analyzed utilizing a SPSS statistical package and the Chi–Square test was used to examine the association between variables at the p<0.05 level of significance. Results Demographic data of respondents showed that 92% were married, 66% were females, 61% were university graduates, and 84% allowed children to choose food items while shopping. Children’s age ranged from 2 to 18-years. Results indicated that the media was the main source of nutrition knowledge of participants. About 50% were familiar with food labels, 74% were shopping for nutrition claims and most parents (60%) were shopping for low-fat products. Analysis of data revealed several associations among demographics, nutrition knowledge of parents and nutrition of children. Conclusion This study is the first of its type to be carried out in Kuwait. It revealed several important aspects of parents’ background and awareness of nutrition as influencing factors on their grocery shopping. It is hoped that this line of research will be expanded, for the benefit of children’s health and avoidance of future nutrition-related diseases.

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Sawaya, Wajih N., Fawzia A. Al-Awadhi, Talat Saeed, Ali Al-Omair, Nissar Ahmad, Adnan Husain, Sherif Khalafawi, et al. "Kuwait's Total Diet Study: Dietary Intake of Organochlorine, Carbamate, Benzimidazole and Phenylurea Pesticide Residues." Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL 82, no. 6 (November 1, 1999): 1458–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jaoac/82.6.1458.

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Abstract The State of Kuwait in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a Total Diet Study (TDS) to estimate intakes of pesticide residues by the population. The levels of organochlorine (OC) pesticides, carbamates, benzimidazoles, and phenylureas in the TDS core list are reported here. The TDS core list was established through a national food consumption survey. All food items (140 for the Kuwaiti adult) were prepared as eaten and analyzed for the pesticides mentioned above. The FDA's multiresidue methods in Volume I of the Pesticide Analytical Manual were used in gas, liquid, and gel permeation chromatographic analyses. Only vegetable and fruit samples contained pesticide residues (mg/kg), including the carbamates 1-naphthol (1.4) and 3H-carbofuran (0.94) in carrots; the OC pesticide vinclozolin (0.47), 3H-carbofuran (0.66), and fenuron (0.6) in kiwi fruit; the OC pesticide procymidone (0.32) and carbendazim (0.5) in grapes; 3H-carbofuran (5.0) in apricots; the OC pesticides captan (0.013) and thiabendazole (0.63) in pears; captan (0.035) in plums; and carbendazim (0.4) in mandarin oranges. The levels of 3H-carbofuran found in both apricots and kiwi fruit exceeded the maximum residue limits (MRLs) of the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization (FAO/WHO) of the United Nations. The daily intakes of pesticides by the different population groups are discussed in light of the FAO/WHO acceptable daily intakes.

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Sawaya, Wajih, Adnan Husain, Fawzia Al‐Awadhi, Nawal Al‐Hamad, Basma Dashti, Jameela Al‐Saqger, and Basma Dashti. "Consumption patterns of artificially coloured foods among children in Kuwait." Nutrition & Food Science 37, no. 3 (May 29, 2007): 151–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346650710749044.

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Abdullah, B. K., and W. A. organ. "Nutritional and metabolic assessment ofdiabetes in children in Kuwait." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 101, no. 9 (September 2001): A—75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0002-8223(01)80250-9.

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Husain, A., E. Naeemi, B. Dashti, H. Al‐Omirah, and S. Al‐Zenki. "Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food products originating from locally reared animals in Kuwait." Food Additives and Contaminants 14, no. 3 (April 1997): 295–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02652039709374527.

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Moghnia, O., V. Rotimi, and N. Al-Sweih. "Susceptibility Pattern among Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolated from Food Handlers working in Kuwait." Journal of Infection and Public Health 12, no. 1 (January 2019): 112. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2018.10.028.

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Moghnia, Ola H., Vincent O. Rotimi, and Noura A. Al-Sweih. "Evaluating Food Safety Compliance and Hygiene Practices of Food Handlers Working in Community and Healthcare Settings in Kuwait." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 4 (February 8, 2021): 1586. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041586.

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Safe food handling and proper hygiene practices performed by food handlers (FHs) in catering establishments are fundamental elements in reducing foodborne diseases. This study aimed at assessing food safety knowledge and compliance of hygiene practices of FHs within food establishments (using a structured questionnaire). A cross-sectional study was carried out from May 2016 to March 2018 on FHs working in community and healthcare settings. A total of 405 FHs, including 44.9% and 55.1%, were working in community and healthcare settings, respectively. The majority, 84.7%, were males with a ratio of 5.5:1. Most of them, 84.4%, had a high school education and above. A greater number, 44%, of FHs were in the age bracket of 29–39 years. As high as 95.6% of them underwent a regular medical check-up. Unsafe attitudes were shown by 44.9%% who used the same hand gloves while handling raw meat and fresh food. Additionally, 42% went home with their uniforms. The hygiene assessment score was 95.8%. In general, FHs have adequate knowledge and compliance with food safety practices. It is recommended that regular and ongoing training on hygienic practices and proper food safety techniques must be given to all FHs to ensure food safety.

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Alkazemi, Dalal, Munirah Albeajan, and Stan Kubow. "Early Infant Feeding Practices as Possible Risk Factors for Immunoglobulin E-Mediated Food Allergies in Kuwait." International Journal of Pediatrics 2018 (June 3, 2018): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1701903.

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Objective. Early feeding and infant exposures have been suggested as potential risk factors for immunoglobulin E- (IgE-) mediated food allergy (FA). We aimed to evaluate the association between IgE-mediated FA in children and early exposures including the child’s nutritional status, breastfeeding and its duration, the age at which the solid food was first introduced, antibiotic exposure during the first year of life, and the child’s vitamin D status during infancy. Design. A case-control study. Setting and Subjects. Children aged 0–13 years were recruited from pediatric allergy and immunology clinics (PAICs) located at major government hospitals in Kuwait (total FA cases: n=100; boys = 67%), and healthy controls (n=100, boys 55%) were recruited from various vaccination units at primary healthcare centers. Results. Cow’s milk allergy was the most common type of FA. FA status was independently associated with the early exposures of exclusive breastfeeding (aOR = 15.55 (3.26–74.19), p=0.001), vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency during infancy (aOR = 5.42 (1.92–15.30), p=0.001), and antibiotic exposure during the first year of life (aOR = 5.00 (1.58–15.84), p=0.006). Conclusions. FA is highly prevalent among children in Kuwait, and our data indicate that early nutrition-related and antibiotic exposures are associated with FA risk.

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Sawaya, Wajih N., Fawzia Al-Awadhi, Ismail Naeemi, Ali Al-Sayegh, Nissar Ahmad, and M. Sherif Khalafawi. "Dietary Fat Profiles of Composite Dishes of the Arabian Gulf Country of Kuwait." Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 11, no. 3 (September 1998): 200–211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/jfca.1997.0557.

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Husain, Wafaa, Fatemah Ashkanani, and Maryam A. Al Dwairji. "Nutrition Knowledge among College of Basic Education Students in Kuwait: A Cross-Sectional Study." Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism 2021 (March 24, 2021): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5560714.

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Lack of nutrition knowledge may contribute to poor dietary practices. Schools are an ideal environment to address this issue and to start the process of nutrition education. Therefore, teachers should be equipped with adequate nutrition knowledge. This study was designed to evaluate the level of general nutrition knowledge and demographic variations in knowledge in a sample of students attending the College of Basic Education in Kuwait. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a modified and validated revised version of the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ-R) for UK adults. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the association between various factors and nutrition knowledge score. A total of five hundred and ninety-seven students completed the questionnaire. Most respondents (84.1%) had a poor level of nutrition knowledge using original Bloom’s cutoff points. Sex, BMI, cooking habits, and who is responsible for preparing food in the household were the main determinants of nutrition knowledge score at p < 0.05. The mean score of the students was 40.06 ± 9.89 out of 84 points. Females scored significantly higher than males, at 41.10 ± 9.29 and 38.72 ± 10.48, respectively ( p = 0.007). Students with a BMI of ≥30 achieved significantly greater scores (mean 42.30 ± 9.41) than those who were underweight, normal, or overweight ( p < 0.001). Students who stated that they always cook their own food achieved significantly greater scores (mean 43.69 ± 9.58) than those who did not ( p = 0.025). Students who stated that they depend on the housekeeper for food preparation achieved significantly lower scores (mean 38.86 ± 10.13) than those who prepare their own food or depend on their relatives to prepare food ( p = 0.042). Poor nutrition knowledge was found among prospective teachers studying in the College of Basic Education. This must be rectified for the effective implementation of nutrition education programs in schools.

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Abdal, Mahdi S., and Majda K. Suleiman. "200 STRAWBERRY PRODUCTION IN THE DESERT OF KUWAIT." HortScience 29, no. 5 (May 1994): 457g—458. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.29.5.457g.

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The climate of Kuwait can be characterized as hot (maximumin excess of 45°C), and dry during the summers (May to October), with high evaporation (16 mm/d). Night-time temperatures also remain relatively high during these summer months. Rainfall over the course of the year is very low, usually being limited to less than 100 mm, which falls primarily during the winter months. Likewise, while the country's sand and dust storms occur primarily during the summer months, there may be occasional flurries at almost any time during the year, causing major additional problems with unprotected production of sensitive food crops, like strawberries. Water is also one of the country's most limiting resources, with all ground-water being highly brackish. Strawberry production, on a commercial basis is a relatively new development in Kuwait. Pre-war production (under protected and unprotected environments) had increased to over 125 tons, on approximately 5 ha of land, providing about 75% of the then existing demand. Strawberry growers set their plants in November and harvest fruit in May. If production could be maintained on a year round basis, at high quality levels, demand would presumably also be significantly higher. While yields had increased to about 25 tons per hectare, production problems include pests (including aphids), cultural practices and adapted cultivars. Current and planned work will be discussed.

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Alhemoud, Abdulla M., and Abdulkarim S. Al-Nahas. "Rice Consumption Patterns in Kuwait and Its Future Market." Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing 13, no. 2-3 (June 16, 2003): 129–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j047v13n02_08.

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ABD-ELGHANY, SAMIR MOHAMMED, MAHMOUD AHMED MOHAMMED, ADEL ABDELKHALEK, FAISAL SAAD SAUD SAAD, and KHALID IBRAHIM SALLAM. "Health Risk Assessment of Exposure to Heavy Metals from Sheep Meat and Offal in Kuwait." Journal of Food Protection 83, no. 3 (February 18, 2020): 503–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-19-265.

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ABSTRACT A total of 600 sheep samples (200 each of muscle, liver, and kidney) collected from 200 sheep carcasses slaughtered at abattoirs in Kuwait were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry for concentrations of mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and chromium (Cr). These metals were detected in all (100%) examined samples; higher concentrations occurred in kidney followed by liver and muscle. The mean (±standard error of the mean) values of the metals detected in sheep muscle, liver, and kidney samples were 0.320 ± 0.061, 0.488 ± 0.042, and 0.791 ± 0.152 μg/g, respectively for Hg; 349 ± 0.074, 0.504 ± 0.049, and 0.642 ± 0.113 μg/g, respectively, for As; 0.482 ± 0.098, 0.567 ± 0.042, and 0.706 ± 0.098 μg/g, respectively, for Pb; 0.301 ± 0.344, 0.433 ± 0.032, and 0.586 ± 0.064 μg/g, respectively, for Cd; and 0.362 ± 0.064, 0.585 ± 0.044, and 0.738 ± 0.111 μg/g, respectively, for Cr. The concentrations of all heavy metals except Cr exceeded the maximum permissible limits set by various international food agencies. The estimated daily intake of each metal was lower than its provisional tolerable daily intake. The target hazard quotient and hazard index values for Hg were >1.0 in all examined sheep samples, suggesting significant health risks to the public from the consumption of sheep meat and offal marketed in Kuwait. HIGHLIGHTS

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Dashti, Manal, Jane Scott, Christine Edwards, and Mona Al-Sughayer. "Predictors of Breastfeeding Duration among Women in Kuwait: Results of a Prospective Cohort Study." Nutrients 6, no. 2 (February 20, 2014): 711–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu6020711.

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ABU-RUWAIDA, A. S., W. N. SAWAYA, B. H. DASHTI, M. MURAD, and H. A. AL-OTHMAN. "Microbiological Quality of Broilers During Processing in a Modern Commercial Slaughterhouse in Kuwait." Journal of Food Protection 57, no. 10 (October 1, 1994): 887–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028x-57.10.887.

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The effect of processing procedures and overall environmental and hygienic conditions on the microbiological quality and safety of chicken carcasses was studied in a modern processing plant on two separate days. The level of microorganisms on chicken carcasses was assessed by a neck-skin “maceration” method. Carcasses were heavily contaminated by different types of organisms, including indicator organisms (total aerobics, Enterobacteriaceae, coliforms and Escherichia coli) and pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, Campylobacter and Staphylococcus aureus). Microbial levels varied during processing, but the highest levels were detected after scalding and defeathering. Microbial levels did not change during vent opening or evisceration. Spray washing after evisceration did not reduce levels of bacteria. No substantial change occurred in bacteria levels during air-chilling, packaging and cold-storage; however, the finished product was heavily contaminated. In the freshly processed carcasses, mean counts (log colony forming units [CFU]/g neck-skin) of aerobic bacteria Enterobacteriaceae, coliforms, E. coli, Campylobacter and S. aureus were 6.6, 4.5, 4.1, 3.6, 5.2 and 2.7 on the first sampling day, and 6.5, 4.6, 4.9, 3.6,4.7 and 4.1 on the second day. Salmonella was present in all birds examined, including those coming directly from the farm. Major serotypes detected on dressed carcasses were Salmonella ohio, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella paratyphi and Salmonella krefeld.

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Dheir, Basima Abou, and Frank H. Brown. "A Case Study of Tomato Production and Marketing in Kuwait." Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing 2, no. 3-4 (April 29, 1991): 135–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j047v02n03_05.

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Al-Zaidan, ASY, H. Kennedy, DA Jones, and SY Al-Mohanna. "Role of microbial mats in Sulaibikhat Bay (Kuwait) mudflat food webs: evidence from δ13C analysis." Marine Ecology Progress Series 308 (February 16, 2006): 27–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps308027.

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Dadzie, By S., F. Abou-Seedo, and E. Al-Qattan. "The food and feeding habits of the silver pomfret, Pampus argenteus (Euphrasen), in Kuwait waters." Journal of Applied Ichthyology 16, no. 2 (April 2000): 61–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1439-0426.2000.00150.x.

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Mazeedi, Hani M. Al, Alaa B. Abbas, N. A. Wafa', Y. Al Jouhar, Seham A. Al Mufty, and Yousef A. Al Mendicar. "Food Safety Review in the State of Kuwait as a part of Arab Gulf Area." International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health 5, no. 2 (2015): 110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijfsnph.2015.067561.

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Rossiter, Ash. "“Screening the Food from the Flies”: Britain, Kuwait, and the Dilemma of Protection, 1961-1971." Diplomacy & Statecraft 28, no. 1 (January 2, 2017): 85–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09592296.2017.1275514.

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Udo, E. E., S. Al-Mufti, and M. J. Albert. "Antibacterial Resistance and Virulence Determinants in Staphylococcus aureus Obtained from Food Handlers in Kuwait City." International Journal of Infectious Diseases 12 (December 2008): e274. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2008.05.737.

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Al-Sweih, Noura, Ola Moghnai, and Vincent O. Rotimi. "490. High Prevalence of Rectal Carriage of blaKPC –Mediated Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Among Community Food Handlers in Kuwait." Open Forum Infectious Diseases 6, Supplement_2 (October 2019): S239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz360.2509.

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Abstract Background Carbapenemases are diverse enzymes which inactivate the carbapenems. KPC-producing carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae have disseminated to many regions in the world, however, anecdotal reports of KPC-producing CPE in some GCC countries excluding Kuwait. In this study we report the first emergence of the KPC producing CPE isolated from healthy food handlers in our community. Methods Rectal swabs were collected from 405 food handlers. Isolates were identified by VITEK 2 and their susceptibility to 21 antibiotics performed by MIC determination using Etest. Genes encoding carbapenemase production were characterized by PCR and clonality of isolates was determined by MLST. Results A total of 36 CPE were isolated from 31 participants, of which 15 (41.7%) were Escherichia coli and 8 (22.2%) Klebsiella pneumoniae. All isolates were susceptible to amikacin and tigecycline but an alarmingly high percentage (38.9%) were non-susceptible to colistin. A very high proportion of the CPE harbored blaKPC (58.3%), followed by blaOXA-48 (25%), blaNDM (5.6%) and blaVIM (2.8%). Carbapenemases were co-produced with ESBLs in 30.6% of the isolates. Sequencing of the KPC revealed that KPC-18 represented 45%, KPC-2 36% and KPC-29 18%. Considerable genetic diversity among the isolates was identified by MLST assays demonstrating the emergence of new clones. Five diverse new CPE clones were detected from three Bangladeshi citizens and 2 Indians. Conclusion Our finding demonstrates a relatively high colonization rate (8.9%) of healthy food handlers by CPE of which KPC-producing CPE were predominant; this is an unusual finding in Kuwait representing the first of such findings in our country and GCC. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

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Al-Saleh, K., M. El-Sherify, A. Bedair, N. Nazmy, A. Elbasmi, A. Hussein, J. Shete, M. Omar, and A. Mostafa. "Clinicopathological Criteria and Prognostic Factors in Gastric Adenocarcinoma in Kuwait." Journal of Global Oncology 4, Supplement 2 (October 1, 2018): 80s. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jgo.18.67000.

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Background: Gastric cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world and 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths. It has marked geographic incidence variation. Most common in Japan, China, other East Asian countries, Eastern Europe and South America. There is sharp decrease in incidence in western countries over the past 60 years but incidence of GE junction and proximal gastric tumors is increasing. In state of Kuwait in 2012 ASR was 2.6/100,000 population (similar to other Gulf countries; apart from Oman). There are many known risk factors including eating smoked and salted food and H. pylori infection. Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze gastric cancer diagnosed cases from 2009 to 2015 in Kuwait and to analyze clinicopathological criteria and prognostic factors. Methods: A total of 145 adult patients with newly diagnosed gastric cancers were treated and followed-up at Kuwait Cancer Control Center (KCCC) between 2009-2015. Patients' data were examined retrospectively. In all cases: age, performance status, sex, ethnicity, smoking and dietary habit, tumor site, pathology, staging and type of treatment were identified. Survival analysis was done using Kaplan-Meier, and comparison was done using long-rank test. Results: The median age at diagnosis was 54 (29-94). Men represented 63.5%. 75.2% had adenocarcinoma, 14.5% gastric lymphoma, 6.2% GIST, 3.4% carcinoid and 1 case squamous cell carcinoma. For gastric adenocarcinoma, 22 were metastatic (20.2%). In spite of composing almost 25% of country population and expected high incidence in their home countries, only 19.5% of patients were Asian with known habit of spicy food intake. 31% of patients were smokers. Performance at diagnosis was ECOG 0-1 in majority. Median follow-up was 45 months (1-89) and median overall survival was 34 months (0.5-89). Almost half of tumors were poorly differentiated with signet-ring feature in 36.8%. 12.6% presented with clinically advanced tumor but after surgery the number upstaged to be 25.9% (Stage III). Tumor epicenter localization was almost equivalent with 43 (49.4%) localized proximally and 44 (50.6%) distally. Surgery was the main treatment in majority (85.1%) while radiation was used in 58.6% and chemotherapy in 74.4% (adjuvant, neoadjuvant or concomitant). 22 patients failed; 7 locoregionally, 15 had distant metastasis while 2 patients failed both locally and distantly. Close surgical margins, and proximal localization were poor prognostic factors. Age and ethnicity had no impact on outcomes in our cohort. Conclusion: Gastric adenocarcinoma in Kuwait has similar profile to that documented worldwide and regionally (apart from Oman). Proximal tumors represent a challenge and has poorer prognosis that may need more intensification of treatment. Current (neo)adjuvant treatment seem to be effective in our population. Molecular profiling and studies are needed for further understanding of this potentially curable disease.

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Al Bustan, M. A., E. E. Udo, and T. D. Chugh. "Nasal carriage of enterotoxin-producingStaphylococcus aureusamong restaurant workers in Kuwait City." Epidemiology and Infection 116, no. 3 (June 1996): 319–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0950268800052638.

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SUMMARYEnterotoxin-producingStaphylococcus aureusis a common cause of staphylococcal food poisoning. To determine the incidence of carriage of enterotoxin-producingS. aureusin a sample of the healthy population in Kuwait city, restaurant workers in the city were screened for nasal carriage ofS. aureus. 26·6% of 500 workers studied carriedS. aureusand 86·6% of theS. aureusproduced staphylococcal enterotoxins. 28 % produced enterotoxin A, 28·5 % produced enterotoxin B, 16·4% produced enterotoxin C and 3·5% produced enterotoxin D. Ten isolates produced both enterotoxins A and B or A and C. 73 % of the isolates were untypeable with standard phages. However, 17·1%, 3% and 6% belonged to phage groups I, II and III respectively. The results demonstrated a high level of enterotoxigenicS. aureuscarriage among restaurant workers which although lower than that reported for the general population and hospital workers may be important in the restaurant industry.

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